[Two cases of interstitial lung diseases in patients treated with oxaliplatin, 5-fluorouracil and Leucovorin (FOLFOX)]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2009 Feb;36(2):295-8.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Oxaliplatin in combination with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and Leucovorin (FOLFOX) currently represents a valid approach for treating advanced colorectal cancer. In Japan, it is generally performed. Gastrointestinal, hematological and neurosensory toxicities are the most common. However, information concerning the pulmonary toxicity of this regimen is very limited. We report here two cases of interstitial lung disease occurring in association with the use of this combination chemotherapy. Reports of interstitial lung disease due to FOLFOX are infrequent, but could lead to severe complications. It is important to perform an X-ray examination regularly and detect symptoms early.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Fluorouracil / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Leucovorin / therapeutic use
  • Liver Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Organoplatinum Compounds / therapeutic use
  • Rectal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Organoplatinum Compounds
  • Leucovorin
  • Fluorouracil

Supplementary concepts

  • Folfox protocol