Intravenous phenytoin in the management of crescendo pelvic cancer-related pain.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Rapidly progressive pain, or "crescendo" pain, can be a difficult management problem. A cancer patient is presented who experienced crescendo neuropathic pain due to progressive pelvic disease. This patient reported significant pain relief with the administration of intravenous phenytoin. The case illustrates the type of therapeutic approach that may be considered for crescendo pain and highlights a potential role for intravenous phenytoin in the management of patients with crescendo cancer-related neuropathic pain.
Medical subject headings
- Palliative Care
- Pelvic Neoplasms
- Phenytoin