Neurological complications of systemic sclerosis--a report of three cases and review of the literature.
We report three cases of systemic sclerosis demonstrating four different neurological complications: trigeminal neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, carpal-tunnel syndrome and prolonged response to local anaesthesia. A review of the literature reveals a wide range of neurological abnormalities associated with systemic sclerosis. When they occur, these are often presenting features.
Berth-Jones
J
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Department of Dermatology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK.
Coates
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PA
Graham-Brown
R A
RA
Burns
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DA
D000328:Adult; D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000009:adverse effects; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D014276:Trigeminal Nerve