Brachial neuropathy after immunosuppression and stem cell transplantation for multiple sclerosis.
We present a case of brachial neuritis in an adult male who underwent high-dose immunosuppressive therapy and autologous stem cell transplantation (SCT) for primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). Brachial neuropathy following SCT has not previously been reported in patients with MS. The etiology of peripheral nerve dysfunction following SCT remains obscure.
Walker
Melanie
M
Department of Neurology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 98195-6490, USA.
Zunt
Joseph R
JR
Kraft
George H
GH
D000328:Adult; D020968:Brachial Plexus Neuritis / Q000209:etiology*; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D020528:Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology*; D033581:Stem Cell Transplantation
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D003520:Cyclophosphamide