Dapsone-induced peripheral neuropathy.
Peripheral neuropathy occurred in a 32-year-old man who was receiving dapsone (Aviosulfon) for dermatitis herpetiformis. Neurological examination showed polyneuropathy that involved the median and ulnar nerves, with a lesser involvement of other peripheral nerves. After treatment with dapsone was discontinued, the neuropathy reversed itself, with practically complete return of function of all nerves involved.
D000328:Adult; D003622:Dapsone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003874:Dermatitis Herpetiformis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*
D003622:Dapsone