Cryptococcal meningitis in acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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| ID: sea-87249
ABSTRACT
The occurrence of cryptococcal meningitis in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), despite being immunosuppresed state is uncommon. We report a 28-year gentleman in the maintenance treatment phase of ALL developing cryptococcal meningitis. The diagnosis was made by positive India ink staining and detection of cryptola antigen by latex agglutination. The patient was successfully treated with amphotericin B. The rarity of this condition in ALL is briefly discussed.
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Main subject:
Humans
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Male
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Amphotericin B
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Meningitis, Cryptococcal
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Adult
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Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
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Antifungal Agents
Language:
English
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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