Capecitabine-induced Leukoencephalopathy

Intern Med. 2019 Feb 15;58(4):621-622. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.0961-18. Epub 2018 Oct 17.
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Keywords: 5-fluorouracil; capecitabine; capecitabine-induced leukoencephalopathy; leukoencephalopathy; toxic leukoencephalopathy.

MeSH terms

  • Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic / adverse effects*
  • Capecitabine / adverse effects*
  • Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leukoencephalopathies / chemically induced*
  • Leukoencephalopathies / diagnostic imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Prodrugs / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
  • Prodrugs
  • Capecitabine