Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy due to oral cyclosporine in severe ulcerative colitis.
We report a rare neurological complication, posterior leukoencephalopathy, occurring with oral cyclosporine use in a 44-year-old woman with severe ulcerative colitis. The condition reversed on discontinuation of the drug and correction of associated factors.
Sood
Ajit
A
Department of Medicine, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana. ajitsood10@sify.com
Midha
Vandana
V
Sood
Neena
N
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D016572:Cyclosporine