Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy developed 26 years after renal transplantation

Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2013 Aug;115(8):1482-4. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2012.11.016. Epub 2012 Dec 17.
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Keywords: Cerebellum; Cytotoxic T cell; Mycophenolate mofetil; Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy; Renal transplantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Viral / analysis
  • Autopsy
  • Brain / pathology
  • Cerebellar Diseases / etiology
  • Cerebellar Diseases / physiopathology
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • JC Virus
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal / etiology*
  • Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal / pathology
  • Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal / virology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral
  • Immunosuppressive Agents