Capecitabine-induced multifocal leukoencephalopathy: a report of five cases.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Capecitabine is used to treat advanced breast and gastrointestinal malignancies. A single case of encephalopathy and three cases of peripheral neuropathy are the only neurotoxicities reported. The authors report five additional cases of capecitabine-induced multifocal leukoencephalopathy.
Medical subject headings
- Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
- Brain
- Deoxycytidine
- Neurotoxicity Syndromes