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Capecitabine-Induced Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy: A Report of Five Cases
Neurol 65:1792-1794, Videnovic,A.,et al, 2005
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Article Abstract
Capecitabine is used to treat advanced breast and gastrointestinal malignancies. A single case of encephalopathy and three cases of peripheral neuropathy are the only neurotoxicities reported. The authors report five additional cases of capecitabine-induced multifocal leukoencephalopathy.
 
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