Drug-Induced Cauda Equina Syndrome in an 8-Year-Old Boy With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: An Uncommon Case Report
Marzieh Babaee1, Mohsen Javadzadeh2, Ali Hazeghi2
1Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.
Clinical Case Reports
|January 17, 2025
Abstract:
Intrathecal methotrexate can cause cauda equina syndrome in pediatric ALL patients, as demonstrated in this rare case of an 8-year-old boy. Symptoms included progressive limb weakness and urinary retention. Early recognition, prompt discontinuation of the offending agent, and multidisciplinary management are crucial. Vigilant neurological monitoring is essential for pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients receiving intrathecal chemotherapy.
