Suicide attempt induced by drug-induced leukoencephalopathy: A case report.

Ryo MaeharaYasushi KawamataMotoshi IchikawaKinuko MitaniYasui-Furukori NorioKazutaka Shimoda

Published in: Neuropsychopharmacology reports (2021)

We report the case of a patient in whom drug-induced leukoencephalopathy related to methotrexate led to a suicide attempt. In addition to monitoring brain tumors, daily monitoring of psychiatric and neurological symptoms is important for patients with methotrexate-induced encephalopathy.

Keyphrases

drug induced
liver injury
high dose
mental health
adverse drug
early onset
oxidative stress