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Fungal microabscesses in immuno-suppressed patients--CT appearances.

E J Fitzgerald1, C Coblentz

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, Ontario.

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal = Journal L'Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes
|March 1, 1988
PubMed
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Disseminated fungal infections are a growing concern in leukemia patients undergoing chemotherapy. Computed tomography (CT) can help diagnose these infections by identifying small lesions in organs like the liver and spleen.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hematology Oncology

Background:

  • Disseminated fungal infections pose a significant challenge in immunocompromised patients, particularly those with leukemia receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy.
  • Accurate and timely diagnosis of these infections is often difficult using conventional clinical and laboratory methods.

Observation:

  • This study examined four leukemia patients with suspected disseminated fungal infections.
  • Computed tomography (CT) scans were utilized to evaluate the internal organs of these patients.

Findings:

  • The presence of small, non-enhancing lesions in the liver, spleen, or kidneys was observed in these patients.
  • These specific CT findings were strongly indicative of deep-seated fungal infections.

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Implications:

  • Computed tomography (CT) offers a valuable tool for the early detection and diagnosis of disseminated fungal infections in leukemia patients.
  • Identifying these characteristic lesions can guide timely therapeutic interventions, potentially improving patient outcomes.