Colchicine-induced myoneuropathy mimicking polyradiculoneuropathy

J Clin Neurosci. 2014 Feb;21(2):331-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2013.01.019. Epub 2013 Sep 23.

Abstract

We report a patient with colchicine-induced myoneuropathy. Myoneuropathy is an under-recognized complication of colchicine. The weakness seen in our patient improved fairly rapidly after discontinuation of colchicine.

Keywords: Colchicine; Myopathy; Neuropathy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biopsy
  • Colchicine / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Gout Suppressants / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / pathology
  • Polyradiculoneuropathy / diagnosis
  • Quadriceps Muscle / pathology

Substances

  • Gout Suppressants
  • Colchicine