Toxic Neuropathies

Semin Neurol. 2015 Aug;35(4):448-57. doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1558977. Epub 2015 Oct 6.

Abstract

Toxic neuropathies are a rare, but important cause of acquired polyneuropathy. In this review article, the authors discuss the general principles of toxic neuropathies and provide a systematic review of neuropathies related to drugs, heavy metals, environmental and industrial agents, and alcoholic neuropathies.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Environmental Exposure
  • Humans
  • Neurotoxicity Syndromes / complications*
  • Occupational Exposure
  • Polyneuropathies / chemically induced*
  • Polyneuropathies / etiology*