Toxic neuropathies

Neurol Clin. 2005 May;23(2):377-96. doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2004.12.003.

Abstract

Many substances, organic and manufactured, may induce peripheral nerve damage when exposed to them. The expected clinical phenotype is of a distal, sensory or sensorimotor polyneuropathy, often painful, with axonal characteristics on electrodiagnostic and histopathologic analysis. Treatment is limited; often, the only effective management is supportive care and avoidance from or removal of the offending toxin. Fortunately, the majority of toxic neuropathies are self-limited and improves gradually after toxin elimination.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Neurotoxicity Syndromes* / etiology
  • Neurotoxicity Syndromes* / physiopathology
  • Neurotoxins / adverse effects*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases* / chemically induced
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases* / physiopathology

Substances

  • Neurotoxins