All of the following are true regarding progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy except
Correct Answer: Cerebellar involvements is unknown
Description: . *Progressive multi focal leukoencephalopathy characterised by cytological alternations in both astrocytes and oligodendrocytes . *Oligodendrocytes are enlarged ,densely staining nuclei that contain viral inclusions formed by crystallinearrays of JC virus paicles *Almost all patients will have underlying immunocompromissive disorders ,most common associated condition is AIDS(80%), hematological malignancy(13%), transplant recipient(5%) and chronic inflammatory disease(2%). Ref Harrison20th edition pg 2456
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