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Candidal psoas abscess following persistent pyuria in a renal transplant recipient.

Authors :
Ozgur N
Seyahi N
Sili U
Oruc M
Mete B
Ataman R
Pekmezci S
Source :
International urology and nephrology [Int Urol Nephrol] 2014 Jan; Vol. 46 (1), pp. 269-73. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Nov 08.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Candidal infections occur commonly in renal transplant recipients especially in genitourinary system. Although the epidemiology of candiduria has not been well characterized in renal transplant population, it is the most common cause of fungal infections. However, candidal psoas abscess is very rare in the literature. We report a 42-year-old male renal transplant recipient with prolonged pyuria and candiduria followed by candidal psoas abscess formation. The treatment consisted of prolonged antifungal therapy along with percutaneous drainage. However, eventually, a surgical drainage had to be performed for the successful eradication.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1573-2584
Volume :
46
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International urology and nephrology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23136029
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-012-0316-8