Table 1 Literature review of cases of Vincristine-Induced Laryngeal Paralysis (VLP) in whom full dose of vincristine was re-administered
Authors | Diagnosis | Age/Sex | Manifestation | Airway intervention | Duration of paralysis | Administration of vincristine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ahmed et al. [16] | Acute lymphoblastic leukemia | 2 yr/M | Bilateral VCP | No | 6 months | Redeveloped hoarseness on receiving full dose. VCR Ommited |
Kuruvilla et al. [11] | Rhabdomyosarcoma of testicles | 3 yr/M | Left VCP | No | 4 weeks | Gradually received complete dose. |
Farrugia [14] | Acute lymphoblastic leukemia | 18 months/F | Bilateral VCP | No | 4 weeks | Redeveloped hoarseness on receiving full dose. Dose reduced to 1/3rd subsequently |
Burns et al. [17] | Hodgkin’s disease | 48 yr/M | Left VCP | No | 5 weeks | Received full dose uneventfully. |