Mycotic intracranial abscesses during induction treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
A boy with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukaemia developed mycotic cerebral abscesses despite treatment with amphotericin. He survived this episode on combination antifungal treatment.
Foreman
N K
NK
Paediatric Oncology Unit, Bristol Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Wonford, Exeter.
Mott
M G
MG
Parkyn
T M
TM
Moss
G
G
D000293:Adolescent; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007945:Leukemia, Lymphoid / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male
D000666:Amphotericin B