Persistent cortical blindness after cyclosporine leukoencephalopathy

Liver Transpl Surg. 1997 Nov;3(6):638-40. doi: 10.1002/lt.500030614.

Abstract

Cyclosporine A (CyA)-related cortical blindness is an uncommon complication of CyA therapy in patients undergoing liver transplantation. Characteristically, neurological symptoms associated with CyA treatment usually regress after cyclosporine withdrawal. We present a case of a liver transplant recipient in whom discontinuation of CyA therapy has resulted in only partial clinical improvement, and cortical blindness remains after 1 year of follow-up. The evolution of cerebral magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings over time in this form of CyA leukoencephalopathy is also described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blindness, Cortical / chemically induced*
  • Brain Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Cyclosporine / adverse effects*
  • Hepatitis C / complications
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Liver Failure / etiology
  • Liver Failure / surgery
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / chemically induced*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Cyclosporine