Severe cerebellar swelling and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura associated with FK506

Bone Marrow Transplant. 1998 Jan;21(1):105-9. doi: 10.1038/sj.bmt.1701047.

Abstract

Two patients with CsA-associated neurotoxicity developed severe cerebellar swelling and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura after switching to FK506 and high-dose corticosteroids. The prodrome of CsA-associated neurotoxicity, TTP and hypertension while receiving FK506, and high-dose corticosteroids could all be implicated in the development of this syndrome. Close monitoring of patients receiving FK506 and high-dose corticosteroids, for the development of TTP is warranted. Early radiological examination should also be considered in such patients to allow early surgical intervention.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Cerebellum / drug effects*
  • Cyclosporine / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / chemically induced*
  • Tacrolimus / adverse effects*
  • Transplantation, Homologous

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Cyclosporine
  • Tacrolimus