Idiopathic CD4+ T-lymphocytopaenia withFLT1mutation complicated by progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy and EBV+ polymorphic lymphoproliferative disorder

Abstract

We describe a unique case of idiopathic CD4+T cell lymphocytopaenia complicated by viral-associated disorders in a patient with a heterozygousFLT1mutation. A previously healthy woman presented with left-sided neurological deficits. Workup revealed a severe HIV-seronegative CD4+T cell deficiency and white matter brain lesions; brain biopsy confirmed progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy (PML). Six years later, she represented with a tender mandibular lesion, with pathology diagnostic for EBV+polymorphic post-transplant-like lymphoproliferative disorder. A heterozygousFLT1P1127L mutation was detected on peripheral blood and mandibular lesion next-generation sequencing. Concern for PML reactivation with rituximab-based therapy and the presence of localised disease led us to offer radiotherapy, resulting in significant symptom relief and marked therapeutic response on repeat imaging.