[Cryptococcal meningitis associated with chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a case report. Review of the literature]

Abstract

Introduction: The authors report the occurrence of a cryptococcal meningitis in a patient treated by corticosteroids and polychemotherapy for a chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Exegesis: A 63-year-old man with chronic lymphocytic leukemia was sent to hospital because of impaired condition with fever. Neurological disorders appeared. Cryptococcal meningitis was diagnosed. Under treatment, the outcome was favorable.

Conclusion: This paper highlights the feature of this infection most likely underestimated in HIV-seronegative patients and the need to a priori consider this diagnosis.