Cytomegalovirus Colitis Masquerading as Apple-Core Lesion after Systemic Chemotherapy in a Patient with Relapsed Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Abstract

We report the care of a 71-year old male with relapsed acute myeloid leukemia who developed cytomegalovirus (CMV) colitis presenting as an apple core lesion during induction chemotherapy. CMV infection occurs rarely during induction chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia. CMV infection is usually observed in patients with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and in those on immunosuppressive agents following bone marrow transplant. Although rare, CMV colitis should be considered in patients who are critically ill after systemic chemotherapy as it can cause significant morbidity and mortality.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 22, 2019
Accession Number
AD1048339

Entities

People

  • Jong W. An

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
  • Bone Marrow
  • Chemotherapy
  • Drug Therapy
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Infection
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphatic Diseases
  • Wound Infections

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Gulf War Illness and Chronic Multisymptom Illness in Veterans.
  • Immunology and Pathology
  • Oncology (Cancer Research).

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Cancer Biotech