Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

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Gray and white matter of the brain

Leukoencephalopathy

PML

Symptoms and signs include loss of coordination, clumsiness, memory loss, progressively worsening weakness of the legs, and to a lesser extent, arms.

Other signs may include loss of language capability (aphasia), visual field defects, and headaches.

• Cytology exam of the urine
• CT scan
• MRI
• Electroencephalography, a test to look at brain waves

Review Date: 04/28/2006
Reviewed By: Daniel Kantor, M.D., Director of the Comprehensive MS Center, Neuroscience Institute, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.