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Abstract:

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is a debilitating side effect of chemotherapy, which manifests as paresthesias, dysesthesias, and numbness in the hands and feet. Numerous chemoprotective agents and treatments have been used with limited success to treat chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. We report a case in which a patient presenting with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy received an IV lidocaine infusion over the course of 60 minutes with complete symptomatic pain relief for a prolonged period of 2 weeks.

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Reference:

Pxpapetrou, P., Kumar, A.J., Muppuri, R. and Chakrabortty, S. (2015) Intravenous Lidocaine Infusion to Treat Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. A & A Case Reports. 5(9), p.154-5.

DOI: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000197.

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