Reversible leukoencephalopathy complicating a methotrexate ommaya reservoir
Conclusions
This report illustrates an unusual presentation of reversible MTX leuknoencephalopathy due to Ommaya reservoir malfunction. Early clinical review and imaging post instillation of chemotherapy through the Ommaya reservoir maybe beneficial to detect early complications.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Lubomski, M., Pell, M., Lochhead, A., Jude, M. Tags: Abstracts Source Type: research
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