Abstract
Invasive fungal infections are an increasingly common problem in patients with cancer and other vulnerable groups. We report a case of hepatosplenic hialohifomycosis probably by Aspergillus sp. In a patient with acute leukemia, and prolonged neutropenia, treated with corticosteroids and broad spectrum antibiotics. A review concerning diagnosis, clinical course and treatment of this condition is presented.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
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Adult
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
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Aspergillosis / drug therapy
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Aspergillosis / microbiology*
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Aspergillosis / pathology
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Dermatomycoses / drug therapy
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Dermatomycoses / microbiology*
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Fatal Outcome
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Humans
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Liver Diseases / microbiology*
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Liver Diseases / pathology
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Male
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Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / complications*
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Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / drug therapy
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Splenic Diseases / microbiology*
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Splenic Diseases / pathology
Substances
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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Antifungal Agents