Methotrexate induced leucoencephalopathy: A stroke mimic
We describe the case of a 17 year old girl with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, who developed stroke like episodes on two consecutive challenges with a chemotherapeutic regime which included intravenous and intrathecal methotrexate. She had MRI changes consistent with acute ischemic stroke on both occasions. Her deficits recovered completely and spontaneously, as did the MRI changes. She did not have any further episodes when methotrexate was excluded from the chemotherapeutic regime.
Source: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tushar D GosaviMohammed Tauqeer AhmadLai-Heng LeeShih-Hui Lim Source Type: research
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