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  • Title: Epstein-Barr virus encephalitis presenting with a tumor-like lesion in an immunosuppressed transplant recipient.
    Author: Khalil M, Enzinger C, Wallner-Blazek M, Scarpatetti M, Barth A, Horn S, Reiter G.
    Journal: J Neurovirol; 2008 Nov; 14(6):574-8. PubMed ID: 18991070.
    Abstract:
    Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) associated central nervous system (CNS) infection is a rare disease. We report an atypical manifestation of EBV encephalitis initially presenting with a tumor-like lesion of the optic tract in an immunocompromised patient 8 years after a combined kidney and pancreas transplantation had been performed. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and antibody testing confirmed the diagnosis of EBV encephalitis, most likely as a consequence of a reactivated persistent EBV infection. After cessation of the immunosuppressive therapy and induction of treatment with ganciclovir, clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings rapidly improved.
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