ISSN:
1573-7373
Keywords:
brain necrosis
;
leptomeningeal carcinomatosis
;
leucoencephalopathy
;
Magnetic Resonance
;
methotrexate
;
Ommaya device
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary A 63-year old woman with breast carcinoma developed leucoencephalopathy and local brain necrosis after intraparenchymal infusion of methotrexate. This iatrogenic condition was caused by drain disconnection of the Ommaya device (bore hole type). The diagnosis of this rare complication of an Ommaya device was based on multiplanar MR-imaging. The case is discussed with regard to the complications of intraventricular chemotherapy by means of an Ommaya reservoir.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01050074
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