[The case-report of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in a patient with multiple sclerosis treated with natalizumab]

Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova. 2018;118(8. Vyp. 2):107-109. doi: 10.17116/jnevro2018118082107.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The article describes the first case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in a patient with multiple sclerosis, developed during treatment with natalizumab. The causes, possibly, influencing the outcome of the disease, are analyzed.

Приведено первое описание случая прогрессирующей мультифокальной лейкоэнцефалопатии у пациента с рассеянным склерозом, развившимся на фоне приема натализумаба. Проанализированы причины, повлиявшие на развитие и исход заболевания.

Keywords: glucocorticosteroids; multiple sclerosis; natalizumab; progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal* / chemically induced
  • Multiple Sclerosis* / drug therapy
  • Natalizumab / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Natalizumab