Title of article :
Tuberculous (TB) Meningitis and Pneumonia in a Case of Hairy Cell Leukemia Treated by 2-CDA
Author/Authors :
Valizadeh, Nasim urmia university of medical sciences - Department of Hematology-Medical Oncology, ايران , Nejad Rahim, Rahim urmia university of medical sciences - Department of Infectious Disease, ايران , Nateghi, Shahin urmia university of medical sciences - Departmen of Medicine, ايران
Abstract :
Patients with lymphoproliferative disorders have cellular immune deficiency and are susceptible to typical and atypical mycobacterial infections.Hairy cell leukemia is a B-cell type lymphoproliferative disorder.2-CDA is the choice of treatment for patients with hairy cell leukemia. It is a synthetic antineoplastic agent with immunosuppressive effects.We present development of pulmonary and meningeal TB in a case of hairy cell leukemia 8 months after treatment with 2-CDA.
Keywords :
Tuberculosis , Meningitis , Hairy cell leukemia
Journal title :
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (IJHOSCR)
Journal title :
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (IJHOSCR)
