Reversal of encephalopathy during treatment with amphotericin-B

J Neurol Sci. 1996 Dec;144(1-2):212-3. doi: 10.1016/s0022-510x(96)00170-0.

Abstract

A case of reversible encephalopathy during treatment with Amphotericin-B (AMB) is described. The comparison of the clinical course of AMB encephalopathy with total dose of AMB, cranial radiotherapy and MRI data available in previously reported cases, shows that this complication is characterized by a progressive, dose-dependent course, possibly influenced by cranial irradiation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amphotericin B / therapeutic use*
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Humans
  • Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Amphotericin B