Candida albicans endocarditis in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A dreaded complication of intensive chemotherapy

Narendra Chaudhary, Manini Vishwanath, Mohit Pahuja, Anupama Borker

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Abstract

Candida endocarditis is a rare entity during febrile neutropenia due to early introduction of empirical antifungal therapy. Early surgical intervention has diagnostic and therapeutic importance in Candida endocarditis. We report a case of Candida albicans endocarditis in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia on chemotherapy. The role of surgical intervention is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)28-30
Number of pages3
JournalIndian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology
Volume34
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-01-2013
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Oncology

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