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Isolated renal mucormycosis in children: A case report and review of the literature

Authors :
Sachit Anand
Deepika Kainth
Anjan Kumar Dhua
Mehak Sehgal
Minu Bajpai
Prasenjit Das
Devasenathipathy Kandasamy
Source :
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Vol 26, Iss 5, Pp 338-341 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2021.

Abstract

Isolated renal mucormycosis is rare in children. A case of 3-month-old infant presenting with right-sided flank lump and fever is being reported. Investigations revealed a nonfunctioning right kidney with intrarenal abscesses and a low percent-frequency of T-cells. He made an uneventful recovery following surgery and systemic antifungal therapy. Compared to the other forms of deep mucormycosis, a review of literature suggests favorable prognosis in children with isolated renal involvement.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09719261 and 19983891
Volume :
26
Issue :
5
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.20905efe92a24708b7a3c65a28fec997
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaps.JIAPS_142_20