Abstract
Multiple intracerebral aspergillus abscesses in a 5 year old boy with a Burkitt's lymphoma are described. The disease was fatal despite antifungal treatment. The diagnostic and therapeutic problems, the risk factors and preventive care are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
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Aspergillosis / etiology*
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Aspergillus fumigatus / isolation & purification
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Brain Abscess / etiology*
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Brain Abscess / therapy
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Burkitt Lymphoma / complications*
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Child, Preschool
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Humans
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Lung Diseases, Fungal / etiology*
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Lung Diseases, Fungal / therapy
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Male