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The aim is to present a unique case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in an immunocompetent-appearing patient with idiopathic CD4 lymphopenia.

June 13, 2026Neurology

Challenging Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Case in an Immunocompetent-appearing Patient: A Case Report (P9-3.005)

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NKNydia KungNorthwestern Medicine JSJasmine SunNorthwestern Medicine RMRachel MultzNorthwestern Medicine

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Case report reveals progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy challenges in an immunocompetent patient, highlighting the need for early recognition.

Key Points

The aim is to present a unique case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in an immunocompetent-appearing patient with idiopathic CD4 lymphopenia.
Case report detailing the presentation and progression of symptoms.
Focus on the challenges in diagnosis and management.
Emphasis on the significance of early detection.
Identification of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy despite the patient's immunocompetent appearance.
Highlighting the necessity for awareness and prompt investigation in atypical cases.
Potential implications for monitoring and management strategies in similar patients.

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Kung et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf36efaef96ed7f055efe https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000215199

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Case report reveals progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy challenges in an immunocompetent patient, highlighting the need for early recognition.

Challenging Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Case in an Immunocompetent-appearing Patient: A Case Report (P9-3.005)

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Challenging Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Case in an Immunocompetent-appearing Patient: A Case Report (P9-3.005)

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