RESUMEN

Invasive fungal infections are an increasingly common problem in patients with cancer and other vulnerable groups. We report a case of hepatosplenic hialohifomycosis probably by Aspergillus sp. In a patient with acute leukemia, and prolonged neutropenia, treated with corticosteroids and broad spectrum antibiotics. A review concerning diagnosis, clinical course and treatment of this condition is presented.

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Aspergilosis/microbiología , Dermatomicosis/microbiología , Hepatopatías/microbiología , Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células Precursoras/complicaciones , Enfermedades del Bazo/microbiología , Enfermedad Aguda , Corticoesteroides/uso terapéutico , Adulto , Antifúngicos/uso terapéutico , Aspergilosis/tratamiento farmacológico , Aspergilosis/patología , Dermatomicosis/tratamiento farmacológico , Resultado Fatal , Humanos , Hepatopatías/patología , Masculino , Leucemia-Linfoma Linfoblástico de Células Precursoras/tratamiento farmacológico , Enfermedades del Bazo/patología