Hepatosplenic tuberculosis mimicking disseminated candidiasis in patients with acute leukemia

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Abstract

Two cases of hepatosplenic tuberculosis in patients with acute leukemia during or after chemotherapy following prolonged neutropenia are presented. Tuberculosis should be considered as one cause of hepatosplenic abscesses during prolonged neutropenia, especially in countries where the disease is endemic.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)119-121
Number of pages3
JournalInternational Journal of Hematology
Volume73
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Hepatic tuberculosis
  • Leukemia
  • Splenic tuberculosis

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