Transient optic neuropathy secondary to MOPP chemotherapy in Hodgkin's disease: report of a case

Tumori. 1984 Dec 31;70(6):571-3. doi: 10.1177/030089168407000617.

Abstract

The authors describe a case of optic neuropathy in a child undergoing MOPP chemotherapy for Hodgkin's disease stage IIISA. Visual acuity improved after substitution of the aforementioned regimen with ABVD chemotherapy, and reached 1 during maintenance therapy with vinblastine. Various neurologic deficits have been ascribed to vincristine, a well-known neurotoxin. This case of optic neuropathy is supposed to be a rare example of involvement of the 2nd cranial nerve due to vinca alkaloids. The absence of neurotoxicity of vinblastine in this case is emphasized.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / adverse effects*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Hodgkin Disease / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Mechlorethamine / adverse effects
  • Optic Nerve Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Prednisone / adverse effects
  • Procarbazine / adverse effects
  • Vincristine / adverse effects

Substances

  • Procarbazine
  • Mechlorethamine
  • Vincristine
  • Prednisone

Supplementary concepts

  • MOPP protocol