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ArticleCancer diagnosis & prognosis

Masatoshi Maki, Ryo Takada, Naoyuki Nomura, Yuki Chiko, Satoru Senoo, Yoko Takahashi, Seiji Saito, Terutaka Hamaoka

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Masatoshi MakiDepartment of Hospital Pharmacy, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Hiroshima, Japan.
Ryo TakadaDepartment of Hospital Pharmacy, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Hiroshima, Japan.
Naoyuki NomuraDepartment of Hospital Pharmacy, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Hiroshima, Japan.
Yuki ChikoDepartment of General Medicine, Okinawa Prefectural Yaeyama Hospital, Okinawa, Japan.
Satoru SenooDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Hiroshima, Japan.
Yoko TakahashiDepartment of Hospital Pharmacy, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Hiroshima, Japan.
Seiji SaitoDepartment of Infection Control, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Hiroshima, Japan.
Terutaka HamaokaDepartment of Hospital Pharmacy, NHO Fukuyama Medical Center, Hiroshima, Japan.

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Abstract

Background/Aim: Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) can be a life-threatening fungal infection for immunocompromised individuals. We report a case of PCP in a 75-year-old male with colorectal cancer receiving bevacizumab plus mFOLFOX6 (oxaliplatin, leucovorin, and 5-fluorouracil) therapy. Case Report: The patient, diagnosed with unresectable advanced colorectal cancer, developed fever and neutropenia during the 40th course of bevacizumab plus mFOLFOX6 therapy and was diagnosed with febrile neutropenia. Moreover, laboratory tests and imaging studies indicated PCP. Although initial treatment with corticosteroids and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole temporarily improved the patient's condition, the patient later developed acute respiratory distress syndrome and succumbed to the disease. Lymphocytopenia associated with the prolonged bevacizumab plus mFOLFOX6 therapy may have contributed to the onset of PCP. Conclusion: This case reaffirms that advanced age, immunosuppression, and cumulative steroid exposure are critical risk factors for PCP. Early imaging and prophylactic TMP-SMX administration should be considered in high-risk patients. Early intervention is crucial to prevent PCP progression to ARDS in patients with solid tumors.

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cancer chemotherapyColorectal cancerdexamethasonefebrile neutropeniapneumocystis pneumonia

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PMCPMC12046659

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