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ReviewFrontiers in oncology2025

Consensus on managing delayed methotrexate elimination in high-dose therapy: insights from the Middle East.

Mubarak Al Manasour, Ahmad Absi, Ahmad Alhuraiji, Muhammad Faisal Khanani, Kayane Mheidly, Mohamed Elsaid, Walid Ballourah, Murtadha Al-Khabori, Naser Al Zain, Nisreen Khalifa and 3 more

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Review in Frontiers in oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Acceptance and perceived efficacy of intraoral versus extraoral photobiomodulation for oral mucositis prevention in pediatric patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors.

Mubarak Al ManasourAdult Medical Oncology, Princess Noorah Oncology Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmad AbsiAdult Medical Oncology, Princess Noorah Oncology Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmad AlhuraijiDepartment of Hematology, Kuwait Cancer Control Center, Ministry of Health, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Dasman, Kuwait.
Muhammad Faisal KhananiPediatric Hematology Oncology, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Kayane MheidlyHematology Department, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Mohamed ElsaidDepartment of Pediatrics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital (KFSH) Madinah, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
Walid BallourahDepartment of Pediatric Hematology, King Faisal Specialized Hospital and Research Center, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Murtadha Al-KhaboriDepartment of Hematology, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
Naser Al ZainPediatric Hematology/Oncology, Mediclinic-Middle East, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Nisreen KhalifaOncology & Stem Cell Transplant Dept., National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) Children's Hospital, Ministry of Health, Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Rawad RihaniDepartment of Pediatrics, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan.
Shaker AbdallahDepartment of Oncology, King Faisal Specialized Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Yasser WaliChild Health Department, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: High-dose methotrexate (HDMTX) therapy is a cornerstone in treating pediatric and adult cancers, namely, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and osteosarcoma, due to its capability to penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Despite its therapeutic benefits, HDMTX poses significant risks of delayed methotrexate elimination (DME) and associated toxicities such as acute kidney injury (AKI). These risks necessitate individualized dosing and preventive strategies, including hyperhydration, urine alkalinization, and leucovorin rescue. Methods: To address these challenges, a modified Delphi method with two rounds was used to develop consensus statements to guide clinicians in mitigating HDMTX-associated toxicities and optimizing management strategies. A panel of 13 experts from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, and Egypt formulated 54 initial statements focusing on HDMTX regimens, risk factors, preventive care, and monitoring strategies. Results: Consensus (≥75%) was reached on 50 statements covering HDMTX regimens, preventive care, and toxicity management. Recommendations emphasized standardized methotrexate monitoring intervals, structured risk assessment for DME and AKI, supportive care measures (hyperhydration, urine alkalinization), pharmacokinetically adjusted leucovorin rescue, and the role of glucarpidase in severe toxicity or AKI. Conclusions: This consensus provides concrete clinical strategies for the safe and effective use of HDMTX, including structured risk stratification for DME, standardized monitoring intervals, pharmacokinetically guided leucovorin adjustments, and early glucarpidase intervention in patients with AKI or severe toxicity. These recommendations are particularly relevant for optimizing HDMTX administration in regions with limited access to advanced interventions.

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acute kidney injuryacute lymphoblastic leukemiadelayed methotrexate eliminationglucarpidasehyperhydrationleucovorinmethotrexatemethotrexate toxicity

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PMID41278262
PMCPMC12631234

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