Open AccessProgressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) following autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma
Author(s) -
Bennett Karina M.,
Storrar Neill,
Johnson Peter,
Fernandes Peter M.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2612
Subject(s) - medicine , progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy , multiple myeloma , leukoencephalopathy , slow virus , multidisciplinary team , pathology , transplantation , jc virus , peripheral blood , autologous stem cell transplantation , referral , multiple sclerosis , surgery , disease , immunology , nursing , family medicine
PML should be considered in patients with neurological symptoms following MM and in those who are immunosuppressed. Symptoms are diverse and often rapidly progressing. Prompt referral and early involvement of the multidisciplinary team are crucial.