Journals / Turkish Journal of Hematology / 2000 / Cilt: 17 - Sayı: 1

Normal pressure hydrocephalus associated with chronic alpha interferon treatment: A case report

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This case summary suggests the possibility of a new neurotoxic side effect of normal pressure hydrocephalus following chronic $\alpha$-interferon use.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Chronic $\alpha$-interferon use has been reported to cause a variety of neurotoxic side effects.
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Key Findings & Data:Chronic $\alpha$-interferon use has been reported to cause a variety of neurotoxic side effects.
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Conclusion & Impact:This case summary suggests the possibility of a new neurotoxic side effect of normal pressure hydrocephalus following chronic $\alpha$-interferon use.
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Chronic $\alpha$-interferon use has been reported to cause a variety of neurotoxic side effects. This case summary suggests the possibility of a new neurotoxic side effect of normal pressure hydrocephalus following chronic $\alpha$-interferon use.

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RATİP, S., ALPDOĞAN, B. T., ALPDOĞAN, Ö., ÇETİNER, M., KARTI, S., ELMACI, İ., BAYIK, M. M. (2000). Normal pressure hydrocephalus associated with chronic alpha interferon treatment: A case report. Turkish Journal of Hematology, Cilt: 17 - Sayı: 1, 33–35. https://ajindex.com/articles/413442

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