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Rapid Progression of Pulmonary Blastomycosis in an Untreated Patient of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Joint Authors
Malhotra, Paras
Sarkar, Pralay K.
Sriram, P. S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is associated with a state of immunosuppression characterized by hypogammaglobulinemia as well as B and T lymphocyte dysfunction.
Though opportunistic infections are common in CLL patients, particularly after treatment, reports of infections by endemic dimorphic fungi are very few.
Here we report a case of pulmonary blastomycosis in a CLL patient who initially presented with an indolent pulmonary mass lesion.
The pulmonary lesions progressed rapidly over a two-week period.
The diagnosis was established by transbronchial lung biopsy.
He was treated with Amphotericin B lipid complex followed by oral itraconazole and recovered uneventfully.
This case illustrates the importance of a timely diagnosis and treatment.
The presentation of blastomycosis in immunocompromised patients, diagnosis, and treatment are discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sarkar, Pralay K.& Malhotra, Paras& Sriram, P. S.. 2014. Rapid Progression of Pulmonary Blastomycosis in an Untreated Patient of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sarkar, Pralay K.…[et al.]. Rapid Progression of Pulmonary Blastomycosis in an Untreated Patient of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sarkar, Pralay K.& Malhotra, Paras& Sriram, P. S.. Rapid Progression of Pulmonary Blastomycosis in an Untreated Patient of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Case Reports in Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-477705
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-477705