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[Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy confirmed by PCR for JC virus in cerebrospinal fluid: case report]

Alessandro Comarú Pasqualotto1, Alice J Z de Mattos, Marineide Melo Rocha

  • 1Serviço de Infectologia, Hospital Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil. acpasq@terra.com.br

Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|July 27, 2004
PubMed

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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare, often fatal brain infection. Diagnosis involves advanced imaging and lab tests, with no definitive cure but HAART as standard care.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroimmunology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a demyelinating disease affecting the central nervous system.
  • PML is caused by the JC virus (JCV) reactivation, typically in immunocompromised individuals.

Observation:

  • This case report details a patient with PML, including a comprehensive literature review.
  • Diagnostic approaches emphasized include neuroradiology, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) studies.

Findings:

  • PML diagnosis and differential diagnosis are discussed, highlighting key distinguishing features.
  • The prognosis for PML is generally poor, with a median survival of 1-6 months.

Implications:

  • Current treatment options for PML are limited, with no universally effective therapy.
  • Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is considered the standard of care for managing PML in eligible patients.

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