Accidental intrathecal administration of vincristine

Med Pediatr Oncol. 1978;5(1):85-8. doi: 10.1002/mpo.2950050113.

Abstract

Vincristine is a chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of various neoplastic diseases. Its neurotoxicity after therapeutic and pharmacologic doses has been well documented. We report a case of accidental intrathecal administration of vincristine in order to describe the complications seen, discuss possible means of therapeutic intervention, and serve as a reminder that preventive measures are mandatory to avoid such accidents in the future.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Injections, Spinal
  • Leukemia, Lymphoid / drug therapy
  • Medication Errors*
  • Nervous System Diseases / chemically induced
  • Vincristine / administration & dosage*
  • Vincristine / adverse effects

Substances

  • Vincristine