Journal article
Management of a renal fungal bezoar caused by multidrug-resistant Candida glabrata
Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center, Vol.29(4), pp.416-417
10/01/2016
DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2016.11929493
PMCID: PMC5023304
PMID: 27695182
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.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Management of a renal fungal bezoar caused by multidrug-resistant Candida glabrata
- Creators
- Gemma A. Berlanga - Baylor Scott & White HealthGraham L. Machen - Baylor Scott & White HealthPatrick S. Lowry - Baylor Scott & White HealthKaren B. Brust - Baylor Scott & White Health
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center, Vol.29(4), pp.416-417
- Publisher
- Baylor Health Care System
- DOI
- 10.1080/08998280.2016.11929493
- PMID
- 27695182
- PMCID
- PMC5023304
- ISSN
- 0899-8280
- eISSN
- 1525-3252
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 10/01/2016
- Academic Unit
- Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984361575502771
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