CT and MRI appearances of methotrexate leucoencephalopathy

Authors: Wilks M.J.; Tie M.L.; Pozza C.H.

Source: Australasian Radiology, Volume 46, Number 1, March 2002 , pp. 80-83(4)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Abstract:

Methotrexate is a well recognised cause of diffuse symmetrical leucoencephalopathy. The widespread use of the drug in chemotherapeutic regimes necessitates awareness of this complication. A case report and a brief literature review is presented.

Keywords: CT; leucoencephalopathy; methotrexate; MRI

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2002-03-01

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