title: Ifosfamide encephalopathy: a case report.
abstract: The aim of this short communication is to discuss the mechanism, modality and treatment of ifosfamide encephalopathy. We present the case of a 52-year-old woman treated with this alkylating agent who developed severe neurotoxicity. It was resolved with administration of Methylene blue, abundant intravenous hydration and interruption of ifosfamide.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Medical Oncology, University of Verona, Italy. michepava@excite.com
authors.forename: Michele
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pavarana
authors.forename: Rolando
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nortilli
authors.forename: Francesca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Valcamonico
authors.forename: Silvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Romito
authors.forename: Tiziano
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zanoni
authors.forename: Gianluigi
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cetto
mesh_terms: D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007069:Ifosfamide / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D007069:Ifosfamide