AIDS-related progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

Saudi Med J. 2005 Jul;26(7):1133-6.

Abstract

A case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection with a fatal outcome is presented. The disease has not been reported from our region before. The patient presented initially with hemiparesis and non-enhancing lesion on computed tomography scan that was thought to be an infarct. After a delay of 4 months, the diagnosis was made by brain biopsy. This delay probably contributed to his unfortunate outcome. The case is described, and methods of diagnosis and treatment are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal / diagnosis
  • Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal / virology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Qatar