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Mononeuropathy multiplex associated with acute hepatitis B infection
Author(s) -
Cohen Jeffrey A.,
Wilborn Sandra L.,
Rector William G.,
Golitz Loren E.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/mus.880130304
Subject(s) - medicine , mononeuropathy , immunology , hepatitis b , immune system , pathology , peripheral neuropathy , endocrinology , diabetes mellitus
Immunologic syndromes are associated with hepatitis B viral (HBV) infection. However, mononeuropathy multiplex (MM), a syndrome in which immune factors may play a role, is rare in acute HBV infection. Few cases of MM associated with HBV infection have been reported. We report a case of acute HBV infection in which MM involving the median, ulnar and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves complicated the course of the acute illness. Skin biopsy demonstrated vasculitic changes which may accompany the immunologic factors in HBV infection.