Fatal pulmonary and cerebral aspergillosis after a short course of corticosteroids for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

Ann Hematol. 2008 Aug;87(8):685-6. doi: 10.1007/s00277-008-0452-5. Epub 2008 Mar 4.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / adverse effects*
  • Adult
  • Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary / etiology*
  • Central Nervous System Fungal Infections / etiology*
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Immunocompetence
  • Male
  • Prednisolone / administration & dosage
  • Prednisolone / adverse effects*
  • Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / drug therapy
  • Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / immunology

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Prednisolone