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Cytomegalovirus associated colonic pseudotumor: a consequence of iatrogenic immunosuppression in a patient with primary brain tumor receiving radiation and temozolomide

Authors: Ana De Jesus, Stuart A. Grossman, Oana Paun

Published in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology | Issue 3/2009

Abstract

We report the case of a patient with primary brain tumor who developed cytomegalovirus associated colonic pseudotumor as an opportunistic infection while receiving chemotherapy with Temozolomide and radiation. This case highlights the potential for severe opportunistic infections in this patient population after severe immunosuppression.

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Title: Cytomegalovirus associated colonic pseudotumor: a consequence of iatrogenic immunosuppression in a patient with primary brain tumor receiving radiation and temozolomide
Authors: Ana De Jesus
Stuart A. Grossman
Oana Paun
Publication date: 01-09-2009
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology / Issue 3/2009
Print ISSN: 0167-594X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7373
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11060-009-9882-8

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Cytomegalovirus associated colonic pseudotumor: a consequence of iatrogenic immunosuppression in a patient with primary brain tumor receiving radiation and temozolomide

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