Publications by authors named "Naser Haj Aissa"
Radiol Case Rep
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- Methotrexate (MTX) is a strong chemotherapy drug used to treat conditions like T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia, but it can cause serious neurological side effects mimicking stroke, known as MTX-induced leukoencephalopathy (LE).
- A case was reported of a 17-year-old male with T-LBL who experienced symptoms of facial drooping and weakness after receiving a dose of MTX, which were confirmed by MRI as MTX-induced LE.
- After recovering, he was treated again with MTX six months later and experienced a recurrence of symptoms, prompting a discussion on the mechanisms behind MTX-induced LE, effective imaging techniques, and potential treatment strategies.
