Title of article :
Cyclosporine in the Treatment of a Case of Fulminant and Refractory Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis
Author/Authors :
Taghdiri, Mohammd-Mehdi Department of Pediatrics - Hamadan University of Medical Sciences , Amanati, Ali Fatemieh Hospital, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences , Abdolkarimi, Babak Fatemieh Hospital - Hamadan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Background: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a rare, monophasic, demyelinating disease of the CNS which sometimes could be refractory to traditional treatment.Case Presentation: We present a case of fulminant ADEM which is treated with combination of corticosteroid, intravenous immunoglobulin and cyclosporine.Conclusion: Immunosuppressive agents such as cyclosporine may be effective especially in fulminant form of the disease.
Keywords :
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis , ADEM , Cyclosporine , Demyelination
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
