Sensory and motor neuropathy caused by excessive ingestion of vitamin B6: a case report.
We describe a patient who developed a severe sensory and a mild motor neuropathy. This syndrome was due to massive and prolonged ingestion of vitamin B6 (10 g daily for 5 years). To our knowledge this is the first published case of motor neuropathy caused by chronic abuse of vitamin B6.
Morra
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Department of Neurology, San Bortolo Hospital U.L.SS. n. 8, Vicenza, Italy.
Philipszoon
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D'Andrea
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Cananzi
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L'Erario
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Milone
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D000328:Adult; D062787:Drug Overdose / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004576:Electromyography / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000187:drug effects; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D011736:Pyridoxine / Q000506:poisoning*; D012651:Self Medication; D014855:Wallerian Degeneration / Q000187:drug effects
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