Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy or immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome after fingolimod cessation? A case report

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy or immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome after fingolimod cessation? A case report

Abstract Background Fingolimod is associated with an increased risk of developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML); however, its discontinuation may cause severe immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS). As both of these conditions (especially fingolimod induced PML) are ra...

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Main Authors: D. Mickeviciene, A. Baltusiene, B. Afanasjeva, D. Afanasjevas, R. Gleizniene, D. Rastenyte, JR. Berger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Multiple sclerosis
Fingolimod
Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-022-02839-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-022-02839-3

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