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How common is pml from rituxan (rituximab) for lymphoma?
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Rituximab: Progressive multi focal leukoencephalopathy (PML) can be associated with Rituximab treatment and with other drugs which cause immunosuppression. It is s rare complication. In one study 52 cases were reported in patients with lymphoma and other myeloproliferative diseases. The incidence was less than 1%. However the drug is being used more and more and the incidence may increase.
Answered 2/25/2017
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