Severe multiple sclerosis reactivation under fingolimod 3 months after natalizumab withdrawal

L Daelman, A Maitrot, A Maarouf… - Multiple Sclerosis …, 2012 - journals.sagepub.com
L Daelman, A Maitrot, A Maarouf, MP Chaunu, C Papeix, A Tourbah
Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 2012journals.sagepub.com
We report the case of a woman with multiple sclerosis who developed a severe neurological
condition following natalizumab (NZB) withdrawal and soon after fingolimod (FTY) initiation.
FTY was started 3.5 months after a two-year NZB treatment. Fifteen days later, she suffered
partial repetitive seizures followed by a tonicoclonic seizure. This was associated with
attention difficulties and an increased asthenia. Brain MRI follow-up disclosed large
demyelinating active lesions in favour of disease reactivation. This case suggests that FTY …
We report the case of a woman with multiple sclerosis who developed a severe neurological condition following natalizumab (NZB) withdrawal and soon after fingolimod (FTY) initiation. FTY was started 3.5 months after a two-year NZB treatment. Fifteen days later, she suffered partial repetitive seizures followed by a tonicoclonic seizure. This was associated with attention difficulties and an increased asthenia. Brain MRI follow-up disclosed large demyelinating active lesions in favour of disease reactivation. This case suggests that FTY introduction may occur less than three months after NZB withdrawal.
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