Abstract
A low birth weight premature neonate with systemic candidiasis developed complete renal obstruction by fungus balls, diagnosed by ultrasonography. The neonate was treated with temporary urinary diversion, amphotericin B, 5-fluocytosine and survived. This case emphasizes the need for a high index of suspicion of renal obstruction by fungus balls in neonates with systemic candidiasis when renal function deteriorates. In such cases early urinary diversion can be life-saving.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 653-655 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | European Journal of Pediatrics |
Volume | 147 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Aug 1988 |
Keywords
- Amphotericin B, 5-Fluocytosine
- Fungal balls
- Renal candidiasis
- Systemic candidiasis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health