Effectiveness of Pyridoxine and Pyridostigmine in the Treatment of Vincristine-Induced Bilateral Ptosis and External Ophthalmoplegia: A Case Report
oleh: Osman Okan Olcaysu, Ahmet Altun, Elif Olcaysu, Sertaç Argun Kıvanç, Zuhal Keskin Yıldırım
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Galenos Yayinevi 2014-08-01 |
Deskripsi
In this manuscript, we present the case of a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who developed vincristine-induced bilateral ptosis and external ophthalmoplegia and who was treated successfully with pyridoxine and pyridostigmine. Pyridostigmine and pyridoxine are promising treatment option in cases of vincristine-induced neuropathy. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2014; 44: 330-1)