Aspergillosis in a Child with Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Complications, and Treatment

This article reports 4-year history of a child with leukemia, who suffered from a rare aspergillosis infection in the palatal region of oral cavity during chemotherapy.Early diagnosis and treatment of bacterial and fungal infections, especially rare types such as aspergillosis, in patients with leukemia is important for reducing widespread complications. However, prosthetic treatment and attention to psychological complications of orofacial defects would also improve their quality of life significantly. These improvements can be seen more clearly in children.
Source: Journal of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research