Acquired immunodeficiency associated with thymoma: a case report

BMC Cancer
Takahisa KawamuraToshiaki Takahashi

Abstract

Acquired immunodeficiency associated with thymoma is a rare disorder. Here we reported a case of acquired immunodeficiency with thymoma, with an unusual pattern of low CD4+ count with normal gammaglobulin levels. A 70-year-old man presented to the emergency room of our hospital with a high-grade fever, headache, and nausea. He had a five-year history of unresectable thymoma treatment, including several cytotoxic regimens. He had received thoracic palliative radiotherapy 2 months prior to the emergent visit. During the previous month, he had experienced multiple febrile episodes, dry cough, fatigue, weight loss, and watery diarrhea. Upon admission, he had a high-grade fever, nausea, and immobility. Physical examination revealed indistinct consciousness, neck stiffness, and oropharyngeal candidiasis. Both cerebrospinal fluid and blood cultures yielded multiple short chains of Gram-positive rods later identified as Listeria monocytogenes, so he was diagnosed with Listeria meningitis. Intravenous administration of antibiotics was initiated, and the patient fully recovered and was discharged. Additional examination found normal immunoglobulin levels. Peripheral-blood cell counts revealed low CD4+ cell count (108 CD4+ cells/μl). His ...Continue Reading

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