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Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy during the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Authors :
Shin RK
Stern JW
Janss AJ
Hunter JV
Liu GT
Source :
Neurology [Neurology] 2001 Feb 13; Vol. 56 (3), pp. 388-91.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Three children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia developed altered mental status, headaches, seizures, and visual changes associated with reversible posterior cerebral changes on MRI. These clinical and radiologic findings were consistent with the reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome, which has not been widely recognized in this setting.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0028-3878
Volume :
56
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Neurology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11171907
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.56.3.388