| Literature DB >> 27695182 |
Gemma A Berlanga1, Graham L Machen1, Patrick S Lowry1, Karen B Brust1.
Abstract
We describe our management of an immunocompetent individual who developed obstructive uropathy and candidemia as a result of a fungal bezoar in the kidney. These sequelae arose from candiduria, provoked after several courses of antibiotics. Successful treatment included therapy with both culture-appropriate intravenous antifungals and operative intervention, including direct irrigation of the affected kidney with amphotericin B, relief of renal obstruction with a ureteral stent, a percutaneous nephrostomy tube, and ultimately endoscopic removal of the fungal bezoar. Our patient was successfully treated as evidenced by negative urine culture and lack of ongoing symptomatology.Entities:
Year: 2016 PMID: 27695182 PMCID: PMC5023304 DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2016.11929493
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) ISSN: 0899-8280