Encephalopathy and brain atrophy during induction chemotherapy in acute lymphoblastic leukemia

The MRI showed encephalopathy and brain atrophy of the left parietal lobe, occipital lobe and temporal lobe and decreased infiltration of the dura mater on T2-weighted imaging. But encephalopathy and brain atrophy could be improved with neurotrophic drugs and additional intelligence teaching.

Keywords: acute lymphoblastic leukemia; brain atrophy; chemotherapy; children; encephalopathy.