Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in a lung transplant recipient

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare and fatal demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS). The case we describe highlights the importance of considering a diagnosis of PML early (<1 year) after lung transplant.

Keywords

• case report
• progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
• JC virus
• lung transplant
• immunocompromised