Unusual case of a young man with multifocal encephalitis in the context of remote treatment with azathioprine and infliximab for ulcerative colitis - clinical, MRI, neuropathology findings, and exquisite steroid-responsive course (P1.338)

Conclusions:This case broadens the spectrum of neurologic disease associated with inflammatory bowel disease and TNF-alpha inhibitors. Encephalitis responsive to steroids should be considered in patients with inflammatory bowel disease exposed, even remotely, to anti-TNF-alpha biologics.Disclosure: Dr. Lin has nothing to disclose. Dr. Venna has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Lin, D., Venna, N. Tags: CNS Inflammatory Diseases and Differential Diagnosis I Source Type: research