Fatal Toxic Effect of Bleomycin on Brain Tissue after Intracystic Chemotherapy for a Craniopharyngioma: Case Report

Abstract

Intracavitary administration of bleomycin is not a treatment protocol without risks or side effects, even if there is no fluid leakage into the cerebrospinal fluid. Although this is known to be an effective treatment for cystic craniopharyngiomas, previous reports cannot be used to establish a standard treatment method, and more research is needed to yield a safer effective protocol.