[Management of obstructive renal candidiasis. Report of a clinical case]

Actas Urol Esp. 1997 Mar;21(3):290-2.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Neonatal renal candidiasis is a rare complication but serious, associated with prematurity, immunodeficiency, parenteral nutrition and other risk factors, with a mortality rate until 50%. We describe a neonate premature of 28 weeks who developed septicaemia by Candida, complicated with bilateral ureterohydronephrosis and intrapelvic fungus ball. The patient was managed by bilateral nephrostomy drainage and amphotericin B local irrigation, anyway with systemic amphotericin B together with oral fluconazol, needing subsequently bilateral open surgery and external drainage. The infection was eradicated, reaching the patient a gradual healing.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Candidiasis / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / microbiology*
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / therapy*
  • Kidney Diseases / microbiology*
  • Kidney Diseases / therapy*
  • Male