| Literature DB >> 20409771 |
Sabra Aloui1, Mohamed Gorcii, Hbib Skhiri, Samia Bouraoui, Ameur Frih, Nasr Ben Dhia, Mezri Elmay.
Abstract
Fungus ball is rarely associated with acute renal failure (ARF). We report the case of a 65-year-old diabetic patient who has been admitted for a right kidney infection. Urinary exam showed a leucocyturia with a negative urine culture. Ultrasonography showed pelvicaliceal dilation. Nephroscopy revealed a fungal material in ureter. Culture of this material was positive for Candida tropicalis. After endoscopic and antifongic therapy, the serum creatinin decreased from 336 micromol/L to 150 micromol/L, indicating the good evolution of his renal function. Copyright 2010. Published by Elsevier SAS.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID： 20409771 DOI： 10.1016/j.nephro.2010.02.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nephrol Ther ISSN： 1769-7255 Impact factor: 0.722