Dorsal root ganglionopathy in a hepatitis C patient: a case report.

Abstract

We report an unusual clinical presentation of dorsal root ganglionopathy in a hepatitis C patient with negative cryoglobulins characterized by both motor and sensory symptoms. This mixed clinical picture in a hepatitis C patient is rare but should be considered a potential complication of HCV infection.

• Authors: Navya Basavaraju, Mirza Ahmad, Eoin Slattery
• Journal: Annals of hepatology (Ann Hepatol) 2012 Nov-Dec Vol. 11 Issue 6 Pg. 958-60 ISSN: 1665-2681 [Print] Mexico
• PMID: 23109463 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
• Steroids

Topics

• Adult
• Female
• Ganglia, Spinal (physiopathology)
• Hepatitis C (complications, diagnosis)
• Humans
• Immunoglobulins, Intravenous (therapeutic use)
• Lower Extremity (innervation)
• Motor Activity
• Peripheral Nervous System Diseases (diagnosis, drug therapy, etiology, physiopathology)
• Sensation
• Steroids (therapeutic use)
• Treatment Outcome