Radiation-induced peripheral neuropathies: Etiopathogenesis, risk factors, differential diagnostics, symptoms and treatment

Archive of Oncology

关键词: Neoplasms;    Radiotherapy;    Radiation Injuries;    Fibrosis Peripheral Nerves;   

DOI  :  10.2298/AOO0704081V

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The success of radiation oncology has lead to longer patient survival. This provides a greater opportunity for radiation injuries of the peripheral nerves to develop. Peripheral neuropathy in cancer patients may result from either tumor recurrence or as a consequence of radiation therapy. Distinguishing between radiation injury and cancer disease recurrence as a cause of nerve dysfunction may be difficult. In this article the etiopathogenesis of radiation-induced peripheral neuropathies has been discussed as well as main risk factors, symptoms and method of treatment.

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