Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy confirmed by PCR: case report

被引:1
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作者
Pasqualotto, AC
de Mattos, AJZ
Rocha, MM
机构
[1] Hosp Nossa Senhora da Conceicao, Serv Infectol, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
[2] Hosp Nossa Senhora da Conceicao, Serv Neurol, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
关键词
progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy; HAART; HIV infections; AIDS; JC virus; polymerase chain reaction;
D O I
10.1590/S0004-282X2004000300034
中图分类号
Q189 [神经科学];
学科分类号
071006 ;
摘要
A case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is presented, with literature review. PML diagnosis and its differential diagnosis are presented, with emphasis on neuroradiology, cerebrospinal fluid analysis and polymerase chain reaction studies. The prognosis of PML is usually poor, with a median survival of 1-6 months. There is yet no proven effective treatment for this condition; HAART has become the standard of care for these patients.
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页码:550 / 554
页数:5
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