Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) following autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma

PML should be considered in patients with neurological symptoms following MM and in those who are immunosuppressed. Symptoms are diverse and often rapidly progressing. Prompt referral and early involvement of the multidisciplinary team are crucial. PML should be considered in patients with neurologi...

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Published in:Clinical case reports 2020-06, Vol.8 (6), p.938-943
Main Authors: Bennett, Karina M., Storrar, Neill, Johnson, Peter, Fernandes, Peter M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation
Blood
Case Report
Case Reports
Catheters
Chemotherapy
Chicken pox
Cognitive ability
Encephalitis
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Hypertension
Lyme disease
Magnetic resonance imaging
Medical prognosis
Multiple myeloma
Neutropenia
progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Sepsis
Serology
Stem cell transplantation
Stem cells
Syphilis
Thrombosis
Transplants & implants
Viral infections
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Summary:PML should be considered in patients with neurological symptoms following MM and in those who are immunosuppressed. Symptoms are diverse and often rapidly progressing. Prompt referral and early involvement of the multidisciplinary team are crucial. PML should be considered in patients with neurological symptoms following MM and in those who are immunosuppressed. Symptoms are diverse and often rapidly progressing. Prompt referral and early involvement of the multidisciplinary team are crucial.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.2612