Systemic vasculitic peripheral neuropathy (PN): treatment

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Systemic vasculitic peripheral neuropathy (PN): treatment. Steroids. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Initial treatment

  • Steroids
  • Cyclophosphamide: monthly pulsed IV is safer than daily oral

Second line options

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Maintenance treatment

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Treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) PN

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Treatment of cryoglobulinaemia with Hepatitis C virus (HCV)

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References

  1. Gorson KC. Therapy for vasculitic neuropathies. Curr Treat Options Neurol 2006; 8:105-117.
  2. Gorson KC. Vasculitic neuropathies: an update. Neurologist 2007; 13:12-19.

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