Diffuse CNS vasculopathy with chronic Epstein-Barr virus infection in X-linked lymphoproliferative disease

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2006 Apr;27(4):884-6.

Abstract

We report a patient with X-linked lymphoproliferative disease (XLP) who developed multiple central nervous system (CNS) manifestations of Epstein-Barr virus infection. XLP, or Duncan syndrome, is a rare inherited disorder characterized by the inability to clear Epstein-Barr virus infection. In addition to Epstein-Barr virus encephalitis, CNS lymphoproliferative disease, and lymphoma, this patient also developed MR angiographic evidence of diffuse fusiform aneurysmal dilation of intracranial vessels.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / diagnosis
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / etiology*
  • Child
  • Chronic Disease
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / complications*
  • Humans
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / complications*
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Male