Esophageal aspergillosis in a patient with acute myelogenous leukemia and febrile neutropenia

Besa S.; Kattan E.; Cid, X; Claro JC

Abstract

Aspergillosis usually compromises the respiratory system, but can also affect others. We report a 46 yo female with acute myeloid leukemia, developed febrile neutropenia and dysphagia. Endoscopy revealed esophageal cytomegalovirus-like ulcers, but biopsies showed Aspergillus spp. It's important to consider aspergillosis in the differential diagnosis of esophageal lesions in high-risk patients.

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Título según WOS: Esophageal aspergillosis in a patient with acute myelogenous leukemia and febrile neutropenia
Título de la Revista: REVISTA CHILENA DE INFECTOLOGIA
Volumen: 31
Número: 2
Editorial: SOC CHILENA INFECTOLOGIA
Fecha de publicación: 2014
Página de inicio: 222
Página final: 223
Idioma: Spanish
Notas: ISI