[Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in Wegener's granulomatosis in relation to therapy with cyclosporin A]

Klin Wochenschr. 1989 Feb 15;67(4):260-4. doi: 10.1007/BF01717330.
[Article in German]

Abstract

A female patient with Wegener's granulomatosis developed severe bone marrow depression after two years treatment with cyclophosphamide. Corticosteroids alone could not sufficiently suppress disease activity, therefore additive therapy with Cyclosporin A was started. Four weeks later the patient developed a central nervous system disorder with affective disturbances and progressive somnolence. However, inspite of intensive diagnostic procedures, no definite diagnosis could be established. After another two months she died. Post-mortem-examination showed progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. An association between immunosuppressive therapy and reactivation of JC-Virus is suggested.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Brain / pathology
  • Cyclophosphamide / administration & dosage
  • Cyclosporins / administration & dosage
  • Cyclosporins / adverse effects*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / drug therapy*
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / pathology
  • Humans
  • Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal / chemically induced*
  • Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal / pathology
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Cyclosporins
  • Cyclophosphamide