Liquid-nitrogen neuropathy.
Neuropathy due to liquid-nitrogen cryotherapy of skin lesions is reported. The anatomic basis for this untoward occurrence is depicted. Precautions to avoid neuropathy are enumerated.
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Department of Dermatology, University of Oklahoma Medical Center, 800 NE 13th St, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73104, USA.
D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014860:Warts / Q000601:surgery
D009584:Nitrogen