Cryptococcal Meningoencephalitis in a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patient without Immunosuppressants / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 742-745, 2015.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-46989
ABSTRACT
Cryptococcosis is an opportunistic infection that generally occurs in patients with cell-mediated immune dysfunction and involves the central nervous system. Infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients because of its innate immune dysfunction along with the administration of steroids and immunosuppressants. However, central nervous system cryptococcosis has rarely been reported in SLE patients. A timely diagnosis is critical because of its significant mortality and morbidity. Most cases of cryptococcal meningitis in SLE patients have been reported in those treated with steroids or immunosuppressants. We report on a SLE patient not on medication, who was diagnosed with cryptococcal meningoencephalitis.
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Asunto principal:
Esteroides
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Infecciones Oportunistas
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Sistema Nervioso Central
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Mortalidad
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Meningitis Criptocócica
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Criptococosis
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Diagnóstico
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Inmunosupresores
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Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico
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Meningoencefalitis
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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