n-Hexane-Toxic Neuropathy Presenting with Cauda Equina Inflammation
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This case study investigates the occurrence of n-hexane-toxic neuropathy presenting with cauda equina inflammation, a condition not previously reported. The authors highlight the importance of considering n-hexane exposure in patients with polyneuropathy and cauda equina symptoms, suggesting that sural nerve biopsy may be a useful diagnostic tool in such cases. The patient's recovery following intravenous immunoglobulin therapy underscores the potential for improvement with appropriate treatment.
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