Disseminated candidiasis in a patient with acute myelogenous leukemia.
Disseminated candidiasis is a frequently fatal condition that is rising steadily in immunocompromised patients. We present the case of a 62-year-old African American woman with acute myelogenous leukemia who developed characteristic cutaneous signs of systemic candidiasis. Early cultures and biopsies resulted in early diagnosis, which prompted proper antifungal therapy and a positive outcome.
Grabowski
Richard
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Department of Dermatology, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, USA. richgrabowski@cox.net
Dugan
Elizabeth
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D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D016469:Fungemia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D015470:Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000935:Antifungal Agents