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KMID : 0388220080150030273
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Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
2008 Volume.15 No. 3 p.273 ~ p.276
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A Case of Peripheral Neuropathy in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated with Leflunomide
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Kim Hyun-Chul
Kim Seung-Hyun
Jun Jae-Bum
Kim Hee-Sun
Lee Kyeong-A
Kim Dam
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Abstract
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Leflunomide is a new disease-modifying drug licensed for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Recently, neuropathy has been reported with leflunomide. We report a case of peripheral neuropathy in rheumatoid arthritis treated with leflunomide. Nerve conduction study and electromyogram show sensory-motor polyneuropathy of both upper and lower limbs. Leflunomide medication was discontinued and cholestryamine washout was performed with some improvement in a couple of weeks.
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KEYWORD
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Leflunomide, Neuropathy, Arthritis Rheumatoid
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