Cytomegalovirus pneumonia in a patient with breast cancer on chemotherapy: case report and review of the literature.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) pneumonia in the setting of non-transplantation patients is a rarity. We present a case of CMV pneumonitis in a woman with stage IV breast cancer, with brain metastases, receiving both chemotherapy and systemic corticosteroids. A review of the literature reveals this as a unique case. Potential viral etiologies should therefore be considered in cancer patients with pneumonia receiving non-transplantation chemotherapy-regimens, particularly if steroids are a component of their therapy.
Breathnach
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Dana Farber Cancer Center, Thoracic Oncology Program, Boston, MA, USA.
Donnellan
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Collins
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McNicholas
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Crown
J
J
D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D018270:Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015774:Ganciclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008875:Middle Aged; D011024:Pneumonia, Viral / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D015774:Ganciclovir