Mental nerve neuropathy as a result of hepatitis B vaccination.
We describe a 20-year-old woman who presented with polyarthralgia and sensory neuropathy, including mental nerve neuropathy. The symptoms were attributed to hepatitis B vaccination. This unusual cause of mental nerve neuropathy has not been previously described. However, as the use of hepatitis B vaccination is growing, adverse side effects, including mental nerve neuropathy, should be observed with an increased frequency.
Maillefert
J F
JF
Department of Rheumatology, CHU Dijon, France.
Farge
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Gazet-Maillefert
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Tavernier
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D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001168:Arthritis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D002680:Chin / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000517:prevention & control; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000294:innervation; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013256:Steroids; D014611:Vaccination / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; C075659:HB-VAX; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines; D013256:Steroids