Acute encephalopathy attributed to 5-FU.

  • 1 March 1996
    • journal article
    • case report
    • Vol. 16  (2) , 311-3
Abstract
Acute encephalopathy attributable to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is rare. A patient experienced this reaction associated with a continuous 5-FU infusion. The etiology of the event remains uncertain, but it is generally reversible and does not preclude retreatment with 5-FU at reduced dosages. Steroids and thiamine may expedite neurologic recovery.

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