Accidental Intrathecal Administration of Vincristine

作者:D'Addario Adriana; Galuppo Juan; Navari Carlos; Schultz Marcelo; Cuello Nelida; Troncoso Juan C; Angel Riudavets Miguel
来源:American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 2010, 31(1): 83-84.
DOI:10.1097/PAF.0b013e3181c21c10

摘要

We describe a case of accidental intrathecal administration of vincristine in a 33-year-old man with clinical diagnosis of acute lymphocytic leukemia. The patient died 20 days after receiving the drug. Clinically, the patient developed acute ascending paralysis with motor and sensory dysfunctions, and respiratory failure. Neuropathological investigation revealed lesions in spinal cord, roots, and cerebellum characterized by rarefaction of the neuropil, axonal, and myelin degeneration, accompanied by macrophagic infiltration.

  • 出版日期2010-3