A case of Hodgkin's lymphoma associated with sensory neuropathy

J Korean Med Sci. 2004 Feb;19(1):130-3. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2004.19.1.130.

Abstract

Peripheral neuropathies occur in lymphoma patients. Causes of neuropathy include chemotherapy, opportunistic infections, and the lymphoma itself. We report a patient with lymphoma whose chief complaint was a sensory loss in the hands and feet. Electrophysiologic studies and sural nerve biopsy showed sensory polyneuropathies. We hypothesize that this neuropathy is associated with lymphoma-related ganglionopathy, and among the possible causes, we suspect that a systemic cause such as a paraneoplastic syndrome is the most likely pathogenic etiology. However, further follow-up will be necessary to see whether sensory symptoms change with lymphoma treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Electrophysiology
  • Hodgkin Disease / complications*
  • Hodgkin Disease / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Lymphoma / metabolism*
  • Male
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / complications*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / pathology*
  • Sensation Disorders / complications
  • Sensation Disorders / pathology