Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy restricted to the posterior fossa in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus
Braz. j. infect. dis
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15(6): 609-612, Nov.-Dec. 2011. ilus
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in English
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| ID: lil-610537
ABSTRACT
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is a neurological infectious disease caused by the John Cunningham polyomavirus (JCV), an opportunistic agent with worldwide distribution. This disease is frequently seen in immunosuppresed patients and rarely associated with systemic lupus erythematosus. In the central nervous system PML demyelinating lesions occur in the supratentorial compartment. The authors describe a rare case of PML secondary to SLE treatment with atypical presentation restricted to the posterior fossa.
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Main subject:
Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canada
Institution/Affiliation country:
McGill University Health Center/CA
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