Demyelinative diseases after liver transplantation: The etiology / 第二军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

Liver transplantation is the only definitive treatment modality of end stage liver diseases. Demyelinative disease is rarely seen in patients after liver transplantation, but a higher incidence has been noticed recently. The disease is liable to be misdiagnosed as immunosuppressant-induced psychiatric disorders at early stage. Central pontine myelinolysis is more disastrous and it will greatly influence the short-term survival and long-term life quality of the patients after liver transplantation. When it is manifested as peripheral nervous system disorder, the disease usually has a subtle onset, making it difficult for diagnosis and treatment. The causes for various demyelinative diseases should be understood to prevent it in patients after liver transplantation. The specific mechanism for demyelinative disease after liver transplantation remains unclear. We introduce the possible causes of common demyelinative diseases, hoping to provide reference for prevention and treatment of such conditions after liver transplantation.