Cryptococcal meningitis in acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Malhotra, P; Chauhan, S; Bhatt, P; Varma, Neelam; Chakrabarti, Arunaloke; Kumari, Savita; Jain, S; Varma, S

Malhotra, P; Chauhan, S; Bhatt, P; Varma, Neelam; Chakrabarti, Arunaloke; Kumari, Savita; Jain, S; Varma, S.

Artículo en Inglés | IMSEAR | ID: sea-87249

ABSTRACT

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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Adulto; Anfotericina B/uso terapéutico; Antifúngicos/uso terapéutico; Humanos; Masculino; Meningitis Criptocócica/complicaciones; Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células Precursoras/complicaciones

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental) Asunto principal: Humanos / Masculino / Anfotericina B / Meningitis Criptocócica / Adulto / Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células Precursoras / Antifúngicos Idioma: Inglés Año: 2004 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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