Severe Generalized Weakness, Paralysis, and Aphasia following Administration of Irinotecan and Oxaliplatin during FOLFIRINOX Chemotherapy
Background: Irinotecan is commonly used in combination with oxaliplatin as a component of FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy for several gastrointestinal malignancies. The purpose of this case report is to describe a patient who developed acute paralysis and aphasia while receiving her initial infusion of irin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2015-03-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Oncology |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/380849 |