Cyclosporine in the Treatment of a Case of Fulminant and Refractory Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis

Background: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is rare, monophasic, demyelinating disease of the CNS which sometimes could be refractory to traditional treatment. Case Presentation: We present a case of fulminant ADEM which is treated with combination of corticosteroid, intravenous immunoglobulin and cyclosporine. Conclusion: Immunosuppressive agents such as cyclosporine may be effective especially in fulminant form of the disease