Peroneal nerve neuropathy in cancer patients: a paraneoplastic syndrome?

Abstract

The occurrence of PN seems to be higher in patients with cancer than in people without cancer. Cancer was found in patients with PN more often, particularly in elderly men, than would be expected from the occurrence in the total population. PN in patients with cancer is supposed to be due to a combination of metabolic and mechanical factors. The findings justify a prospective study of the relation between PN and cancer.

Foot drop as a complication of weight loss after bariatric surgery: Is it preventable?

“…The weight reduction took place during a mean period of 21.7 months (ranging from 10 months to 36 months). Koehler, et al, 1997) Here as well, malnutrition and secondary weight loss were mentioned as side-phenomena.…”

Common peroneal neuropathy and cancer

“…In terms of functional status, immobility has been associated with peroneal palsy in some cases, 1,3,14 and there has been a report of CPN secondary to intermittent pneumatic calf compression for post‐surgical deep venous thrombosis prevention 15 . While the patients in the present series often had advanced malignancy, all were ambulant at the time of onset of the CPN.…”

“…In contrast, there appears to be a more complex presentation of CPN that may develop apparently unexpectedly in the setting of cancer. CPN is more common in patients with cancer than the general population, with epidemiological estimates suggesting an eightfold increase in relative risk 3 . In this setting, CPN can be difficult to diagnose and may be confused for L5 radiculopathy.…”

Foot Drop as a Complication of Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery – Is It Preventable?

“…( P.J. Koehler, et al, 1997) A paraneoplastic factor or neurotoxicity due to the use of different antineoplastic drugs were considered to cause this syndrome. (P.J.…”

“…(P.J. Koehler, et al, 1997) Here as well, malnutrition and secondary weight loss were mentioned as side-phenomena.…”