Peripheral neuropathy and ototoxicity of dichlorodiamineplatinum: instrumental evaluation. Preliminary results

Gynecol Oncol. 1986 Oct;25(2):244-9. doi: 10.1016/0090-8258(86)90105-8.

Abstract

Clinical use of cis-platinum in the treatment of many human tumors is increasing. Since side effects could represent a limitation of its use, we evaluated neurotoxic effects of this compound in a group of 23 patients on antiblastic treatment for gynecological neoplasms. Evaluation was performed by clinical-neurological examination, neurophysiological data (electromyography, maximal motor conduction velocity, and sensory conduction velocity) and potentials. Seven patients reported subjective symptoms of neurological involvement. In 2 cases there was a change in the electromyographic pattern. The otolaryngological examination showed a change in the hearing threshold in 3 patients and in 1 case the fatigue test was positive. Neurotoxic effects and hearing damage was not related to the treatment schedule.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Audiometry
  • Carcinoma / drug therapy
  • Choriocarcinoma / drug therapy
  • Cisplatin / administration & dosage
  • Cisplatin / adverse effects*
  • Electromyography
  • Female
  • Hearing Disorders / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Cisplatin