Methotrexate-induced chemical meningitis in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma

Background: Intrathecal methotrexate (ITMTX) is an important component in the treatment as well as prophylaxis of leukemia/lymphoma. ITMTX can cause chemical meningitis characterized by vomiting, headache, and fever lasting 2-5 days with spontaneous resolution of symptoms which differentiates this s...

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Main Authors: Linu A Jacob, Aparna Sreevatsa, Lakshmaiah K Chinnagiriyappa, Lokanatha Dasappa, T M Suresh, Govind Babu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
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Online Access:http://www.annalsofian.org/article.asp?issn=0972-2327;year=2015;volume=18;issue=2;spage=206;epage=209;aulast=Jacob