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Vincristine Induced Neuropathy
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DR VARSHA DALAL, RUCHIKA JAIN, DR YOGESH HIREMATH
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| Abstract:
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Vincristine the drug used in the treatment of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma(NHL) induces peripheral neuropathy
by damage of micro tubular protein is a well-known side effect. Here we report a case of 64year old male
admitted for 3rd cycle with complaints of tremors and asymmetrical appearance of face with no involvement of
cranial nerves or metastasis. Patient had completed 2nd cycle of CHOP regime and later came with these
complaints. Hence the diagnosis was made as vincristine induced cranial neuropathy and facial palsy
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NHL (Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma), CHOP regime, Facial palsy, Neuropathy
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| DOI:
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https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2021.13.02.217
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