Disseminated Cryptococcus neoformans presenting with an isolated pleural effusion in a patient receiving temozolomide and long-term steroids.
Cryptococcus neoformans is a ubiquitous environmental organism found worldwide. Infection with this organism occurs predominantly in immunocompromised hosts, including persons living with HIV or those with impaired cellular immunity. Cryptococcal pleural effusions have been described in cases with e...
| Publicado en: | BMJ Case Reports Vol. 16; no. 11; pp. 1 - 6 |
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| Autores principales: | , , , |
| Formato: | Journal Article |
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BMJ Publishing Group
Nov2023
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