| Late appearance of dropped head syndrome after radiotherapy for Hodgkin's disease. | |
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PMID: 16897763 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We present three cases of dropped head syndrome that occurred as a complication of mantle field (i.e., lymph nodes of the neck, axillae, and mediastinum) or whole-body radiation therapy for Hodgkin's disease. These cases are characterized by a late onset (2-27 years after radiation treatment), fibrosis, and contraction of the anterior cervical muscles, and atrophy of the posterior neck and shoulder girdle. This report adds to the increasing literature about the late neurological complications of radiation therapy and describes a previously unrecognized cause of dropped head syndrome. |
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Authors:
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Julie Rowin; Grace Cheng; Steven L Lewis; Matthew N Meriggioli |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Muscle & nerve Volume: 34 ISSN: 0148-639X ISO Abbreviation: Muscle Nerve Publication Date: 2006 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-10-16 Completed Date: 2006-12-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7803146 Medline TA: Muscle Nerve Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 666-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation, University of Illinois at Chicago, Neuropsychiatric Institute (MC 796), Chicago, Illinois 60612-7330, USA. rowin@uic.edu |
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Brachial Plexus
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physiopathology,
radiation effects Brachial Plexus Neuropathies / etiology, pathology, physiopathology Connective Tissue / pathology, physiopathology, radiation effects Female Head Movements / physiology, radiation effects* Hodgkin Disease / radiotherapy* Humans Lymph Nodes / pathology, radiation effects Male Middle Aged Muscle Weakness / etiology*, pathology, physiopathology Muscular Atrophy / etiology*, pathology, physiopathology Neck Muscles / pathology, physiopathology, radiation effects* Radiation Dosage Radiotherapy / adverse effects* Spinal Nerve Roots / physiopathology, radiation effects Time |
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