[Pulmonary and cerebral aspergillosis in Burkitt's lymphoma]

Pediatrie. 1988;43(2):125-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Multiple intracerebral aspergillus abscesses in a 5 year old boy with a Burkitt's lymphoma are described. The disease was fatal despite antifungal treatment. The diagnostic and therapeutic problems, the risk factors and preventive care are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Aspergillosis / etiology*
  • Aspergillus fumigatus / isolation & purification
  • Brain Abscess / etiology*
  • Brain Abscess / therapy
  • Burkitt Lymphoma / complications*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / etiology*
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / therapy
  • Male

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents