Fungemia by Cryptococcus neoformans in a child with T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. Review and case report

Abstract

Introduction: Cryptococcus neoformans (C. neoformans) is an opportunistic encapsulated yeast that causes infections primarily in immunocompromised patients but, is rare in children. Case: Pediatric patient with T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma who developed fungemia due to C. neoformans with cutaneous origin. Evolution: The patient evolved favorably, he remained in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for 18 days and was discharged from the hospital 30 days later in adequate general condition. Conclusion: Cryptococcosis is a rare disease that requires certain associated factors for its establishment, such as the use of corticosteroids, immunodeficiency, chemotherapy, transplantation, etc. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, which is why we must consider it in patients like ours with underlying hemato-oncological disease and immunosuppression.