Marburg variant of multiple sclerosis; a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge

Authors

Sadia Imtiaz
Maimoona Siddiqui
Arsalan Ahmad MD

Document Type

Case Report

Abstract

Marburg variant of multiple sclerosis (MS) is a highly aggressive, fulminant demyelinating disease with very high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and aggressive management is vital to limit severe disability and improve the outcome. We present a case of 35 years old male who presented with rapidly progressive demyelinating illness, leading to bed bound status over the course of a month. He was treated aggressively with intravenous (IV) steroids, plasma exchange (PLEX) and Mitoxantrone (MTX), leading to a remarkable recovery.

Recommended Citation

Imtiaz, Sadia; Siddiqui, Maimoona; and MD, Arsalan Ahmad (2015) "Marburg variant of multiple sclerosis; a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge," Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS): Vol. 10: Iss. 2, Article 9.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/pjns/vol10/iss2/9