Optimized Radiological Diagnosis of Hepatic Candidiasis During the Treatment of Acute Leukemias

N/ACompletedNCT01207843

University of Zurich88 enrolled

Overview

Hepatic candidiasis is a frequent complication in patients receiving intensive chemotherapy for acute leukemia. Hepatic lesions may be detected by computerized tomographic (CT) scans, but there is no standardized CT protocol for the diagnosis and follow-up of hepatic candidiasis. The investigators compared the size of the fungal lesions in the chest and abdomen CT. The current analysis aimed to increase the value of CT for the diagnosis and the follow-up of hepatic candidiasis in daily routine.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Leukemia Infection

Interventions

ImagingBEHAVIORAL

CT image validation and lesion measurement, as well as comparison of different CT phases

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 16 YearsMax age: 80 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion criteria: * Chest and Abdomen CT with fungal lesion in patients with leukemia Exclusion criteria: * Other liver pathologies

Locations (1)

Unnamed facility

Zurich, Switzerland

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The primary end-point was IFI according to the EORTC/MSG 2008 definitions and bacteraemia

Time frame: 2 Years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.