levoleucovorin and Papilledema

levoleucovorin has been researched along with Papilledema* in 1 studies

Other Studies

1 other study(ies) available for levoleucovorin and Papilledema

ArticleYear
Bilateral optic disc oedema and associated optic neuropathy in the setting of FOLFOX chemotherapy.
    BMC ophthalmology, 2013, Aug-08, Volume: 13, Issue:1

    To report a case of bilateral optic disc oedema and associated optic neuropathy in the setting of FOLFOX chemotherapy.. A case of a 57-year-old male being treated with FOLFOX chemotherapy for stage 3B colorectal cancer, who developed bilateral optic disc oedema and associated left sided optic neuropathy is described. The patient presented following cycles 7, 8 and 9 of chemotherapy with a history of bilateral simultaneous intermittent inferior altitudinal field defects. These episodes progressed to bilateral optic nerve oedema and a subsequent left sided optic neuropathy. The patient's symptoms and oedema regressed with discontinuation of chemotherapy.. This is the first report suggesting a vasospastic role of 5-fluoruracil in 5-FU associated optic neuropathy. It highlights that 5-FU may have the potential to cause arterial vasospasm outside the cardiac vasculature, resulting in end-organ optic nerve ischaemia.

    Topics: Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Colorectal Neoplasms; Fluorouracil; Humans; Leucovorin; Male; Middle Aged; Optic Nerve Diseases; Organoplatinum Compounds; Papilledema

2013