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Neuromeningeal cryptoccocosis revealing IgA-λ multiple myeloma

Authors :
Latifa Mtibaa
Imen Beji
Manel Ayoub
Nawel Baccouchi
Souha Hannechi
Zied Aouni
Rym Abid
Chakib Mazigh
Riadh Battikh
Boutheina Jemli
Source :
Medical Mycology Case Reports, Vol 32, Iss , Pp 30-33 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2021.

Abstract

Cryptococcosis is an opportunistic fungal infection that is commonly associated with an immune-compromised state. Cases of cryptococcosis have rarely been reported in patients with multiple myeloma (MM). However, cryptococcosis as a presenting symptom of MM has never been reported. We presented here a case of neuromeningeal cryptococcosis in a patient without underlying diseases, who has revealed IgA-λ MM. Early detection and treatment of cryptococcosis are essential to reduce morbidity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22117539
Volume :
32
Issue :
30-33
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Medical Mycology Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.7cd4cb1a0abb40b09feafa6c7b01410c
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mmcr.2021.02.005