Disseminated Candidiasis in a Patient With Acute Myelogenous Leukemia

Disseminated candidiasis is a frequently fatal condition that is rising steadily in immunocompromised patients. We present the case of a 62-year-old African American woman with acute myelogenous leukemia who developed characteristic cutaneous signs of systemic candidiasis. Early cultures and biopsies resulted in early diagnosis, which prompted proper antifungal therapy and a positive outcome.