Cerebrovascular event following taxol infusion

Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol). 1994;6(3):202-3. doi: 10.1016/s0936-6555(94)80062-6.

Abstract

We report a patient with advanced carcinoma of the ovary treated with salvage taxol infusion who experienced a cerebrovascular event 36 hours afterwards. No similar case has been reported to date.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / drug therapy*
  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / secondary
  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / surgery
  • Adult
  • Cerebral Infarction / chemically induced
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / chemically induced*
  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / surgery
  • Paclitaxel / administration & dosage
  • Paclitaxel / adverse effects*
  • Salvage Therapy

Substances

  • Paclitaxel