Cytosine arabinose syndrome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Cytarabine Syndrome is a constellation of side effects associated with cytosine arabinoside treatment.
Diagnosis
Symptoms
6 to 12 hours after treatment, the following may be observed:
Common Symptoms
Less Common Symptoms
Treatment
A corticosteroid may be prescribed.