Fatal cryptococcal meningitis in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are susceptible to infections, especially opportunistic infections. We have described a patient with CLL who had cryptococcal meningitis. Despite lack of previous immunosuppressive treatment history, the patient experienced serious and fatal fungal infection. Physicians should be alert for a diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis in patient with CLL who developed fever and headache.
Department of Internal Medicine, Uludag University Medical School, Bursa, Turkey.
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