Oxaliplatin induced hyperexcitability syndrome in patient with appendiceal adenocarcinoma

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ABSTRACT

Oxaliplatin is a novel platinum compound with clinical activity against several solid tumors. It has been associated with sensory neuropathies and, rarely, a neuromyotonia-like hyperexcitability syndrome; a form of peripheral neuropathy manifested by tremor and twitching activity of muscles. We present a case of hyperexcitability syndrome developed during the treatment of stage III appendiceal adenocarcinoma with oxaliplatin-containing regimen and was successfully treated with Pregabalin.

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Jabbour, N. , Alchreiki, M. and Hussain, M. (2013) Oxaliplatin induced hyperexcitability syndrome in patient with appendiceal adenocarcinoma. Case Reports in Clinical Medicine, 2, 236-238. doi: 10.4236/crcm.2013.24064.

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