Efficacy of intrathecal chemotherapy in patients with central nervous system involvement of hematological malignancies: a retrospective analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11060-018-2849-x
Abstract: IntroductionCentral nervous system (CNS) involvement, especially involvement of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), is common in several haematological malignancies. Intrathecal (IT) chemotherapy can be used to manage CSF involvement.MethodsHere we evaluated the effectiveness of IT chemotherapy… read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy; response; nervous system; analysis ... See more keywords
F76. Lumbosacral polyradiculopathy after intrathecal chemotherapy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2018.04.239
Abstract: Introduction Intrathecal chemotherapy is commonly used in hematological malignancies, neurological toxicity is rare but it can have devastating effects. We report the case of a patient with B-cell diffuse lymphoma who developed severe pain in… read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy; toxicity rare; intrathecal chemotherapy; lumbosacral polyradiculopathy ... See more keywords
Spinal Cord Toxicity from Intrathecal Chemotherapy: A Case with Clinicopathologic Correlation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.05.123
Abstract: BACKGROUND Myelopathy of the dorsal columns is a rare complication of intrathecal chemotherapy, most frequently with intrathecal methotrexate and cytarabine. Currently, this diagnosis is made with a combination of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), somatosensory-evoked potentials,… read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy; cord toxicity; case; intrathecal chemotherapy ... See more keywords
Systemic and prophylactic intrathecal chemotherapy for primary adrenal lymphoma
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000015662
Abstract: Abstract Primary adrenal lymphoma (PAL) is a rare entity of lymphoma with dismal prognosis using systemic chemotherapy. More clinical reports are needed to guide the treatment for PAL. We performed a retrospective analysis of 20… read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy; prophylactic intrathecal; intrathecal chemotherapy; adrenal lymphoma ... See more keywords
Curious reaction to intrathecal chemotherapy
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-228099
Abstract: A 23-year-old woman with a diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma presented with an area of erythema and discomfort in her lower back after administration of intrathecal chemotherapy ([figure 1][1]). ![Figure 1][2] Figure 1 Skin… read more here.
Keywords: reaction intrathecal; figure; curious reaction; intrathecal chemotherapy ... See more keywords
Complications of Intrathecal Chemotherapy in Adults: Single-Institution Experience in 109 Consecutive Patients
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/4047617
Abstract: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other aggressive lymphoid malignancies like Burkitt leukemia/lymphoma have high incidence of central nervous system (CNS) involvement. Various solid tumors, most notably breast cancer, can also metastasize into the CNS as a… read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy; institution; chemotherapy adults; 109 consecutive ... See more keywords
A new approach for leptomeningeal metastases: chemotherapy administered through lumbar intrathecal port.
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DOI: 10.1590/0004-282x-anp-2020-0554
Abstract: BACKGROUND Intrathecal chemotherapy is a local therapeutic modality used for treatment of leptomeningeal metastases. However, the techniques currently used, i.e. repeated lumbar puncture and Ommaya reservoir, have certain disadvantages. Lumbar intrathecal port (LIP) placement is… read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy; intrathecal port; intrathecal chemotherapy; leptomeningeal metastases ... See more keywords
Midazolam orally for sedation during pediatric intrathecal chemotherapy: Unmet need of distress-free procedures for cancer kids in India
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DOI: 10.4103/ijmpo.ijmpo_225_18
Abstract: Preprocedural sedation is the part of standard operating procedures for pediatric intrathecal chemotherapy in developed countries and uses predominantly intravenous route. In India, due to the limited availability of pediatric oncology facilities and the increased… read more here.
Keywords: orally sedation; intrathecal chemotherapy; midazolam orally; pediatric intrathecal ... See more keywords
Evaluación de la toxicidad tras la administración de quimioterapia triple intratecal estandarizada en pacientes onco-hematológicos adultos
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DOI: 10.7399/fh.10762
Abstract: Objective: To assess the toxicity of a standardized triple intrathecal chemotherapy in onco- hematological adult patients and to establish risk factors of toxicity. Method: Observational and prospective study of standardized triple intrathecal chemotherapy administrations in onco-hematologic adult patients for… read more here.
Keywords: evaluaci toxicidad; intrathecal chemotherapy; toxicidad tras; standardized triple ... See more keywords