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Hepatic candidiasis: an increasing problem in immunocompromised patients.

E Haron, R Feld, P Tuffnell

    The American Journal of Medicine
    |July 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Hepatic candidiasis, a disseminated fungal infection in immunocompromised patients, is difficult to diagnose via cultures. Liposomal amphotericin B shows promise for treating this serious condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Mycology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Hematology

    Background:

    • Hepatic candidiasis is an emerging manifestation of disseminated candidiasis.
    • It primarily affects immunocompromised individuals, particularly those with leukemia.

    Observation:

    • This study reviews five leukemic patients with diagnosed hepatic candidiasis and 32 literature cases.
    • Antemortem diagnosis is challenging due to typically negative blood and tissue cultures.
    • Histopathological examination of tissue specimens is crucial for definitive diagnosis.

    Findings:

    • Conventional amphotericin B therapy demonstrated poor efficacy, with a 34.4% mortality rate.
    • Liposome-encapsulated amphotericin B has shown success in limited invasive fungal disease cases.

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    Implications:

    • Early and accurate diagnosis of hepatic candidiasis is critical for patient outcomes.
    • Liposomal amphotericin B represents a potentially effective and safer treatment option for hepatic candidiasis.
    • Further research into optimal treatment strategies for invasive fungal infections in immunocompromised hosts is warranted.