Abstract
Intracerebral abscesses secondary to Zygomycosis are potentially fatal. A 12-year-old girl with acute promyelocytic leukaemia was successfully treated for intracerebral abscess caused by Zygomycosis with complete surgical excision and combination antifungal therapy.
MeSH terms
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
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Brain Abscess / complications*
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Brain Abscess / therapy
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Child
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Drug Therapy, Combination / methods
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Female
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Humans
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Immunocompromised Host
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Leukemia, Promyelocytic, Acute / drug therapy*
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Opportunistic Infections / complications*
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Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy
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Zygomycosis / complications*
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Zygomycosis / therapy