Sensory or motor peripheral neuropathy may be observed in a significant proportion of hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected patients.However,central nervous system (CNS) involvement is uncommon,especially in cryoglobulin-n...Sensory or motor peripheral neuropathy may be observed in a significant proportion of hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected patients.However,central nervous system (CNS) involvement is uncommon,especially in cryoglobulin-negative subjects.We describe a case of peripheral neuropathy combined with an ischemic CNS event as primary manifestations of chronic HCV infection without cryoglobulinemia.Significant improvement was observed after antiviral therapy.We discuss the spectrum of neurological manifestations of HCV infection and review the literature.展开更多
文摘Sensory or motor peripheral neuropathy may be observed in a significant proportion of hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected patients.However,central nervous system (CNS) involvement is uncommon,especially in cryoglobulin-negative subjects.We describe a case of peripheral neuropathy combined with an ischemic CNS event as primary manifestations of chronic HCV infection without cryoglobulinemia.Significant improvement was observed after antiviral therapy.We discuss the spectrum of neurological manifestations of HCV infection and review the literature.
