Severe fludarabine neurotoxicity after reduced intensity conditioning regimen to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a case report

Clin Case Rep. 2015 Jul;3(7):650-5. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.308. Epub 2015 Jun 11.

Abstract

We present a case of severe, irreversible neurotoxicity in a 55-year-old-patient with myelofibrosis undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation following a reduced intensity conditioning including fludarabine. The patient developed progressive sensory-motor, visual and consciousness disturbances, eventually leading to death. MRI imaging pattern was unique and attributable to fludarabine neurotoxicity.

Keywords: Fludarabine; hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; neurotoxicity.

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  • Case Reports