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Methotrexate-induced leukoencephalopathy presenting as stroke in the emergency department.

Authors :
Cruz‐Carreras, Maria Teresa
Chaftari, Patrick
Shamsnia, Anna
Guha‐Thakurta, Nandita
Gonzalez, Carmen
Source :
Clinical Case Reports. Oct2017, Vol. 5 Issue 10, p1644-1648. 5p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Methotrexate-induced leukoencephalopathy is to be considered as a potential etiology in any patient presenting with stroke-like symptoms after receiving methotrexate. One of our cases suggests that the method of administration of the methotrexate can be IV or intrathecal and still results in leukoencephalopathy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
5
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
125484957
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.1110