Renal Mucormycosis in a Healthy Boy for Ten Years: A Novel Case Report
| Author | Yufeng Li | en |
| Author | Yaju Zhu | en |
| Author | Ping Li | en |
| Author | Xiaoliang Fang | en |
| Author | Lisu Huang | en |
| Author | Feng Chen | en |
| Orcid | Yufeng Li [0000-0001-6633-989X] | en |
| Issued Date | 2022-12-31 | en |
| Abstract | Mucormycosis is rare in urinary tract infections. Renal mucormycosis is considered in immunocompromised patients and is associated with a high mortality rate. Herein, we presented the first case of a non-invasive fungus ball caused by a Rhizopus species confined to the unilateral kidney in a healthy boy for approximately ten years. The etiology was identified using next-generation deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing. The patient recovered completely after nephrectomy without bladder irrigation. Therefore, clinicians must have a high index of suspicion for fungal infections in refractory urinary tract infections. Next-generation DNA sequencing technology can be used for an accurate diagnosis. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/ijp-120856 | en |
| Keyword | <i>Rhizopus</i> | en |
| Keyword | Urinary Tract Infection | en |
| Keyword | Mucormycosis | en |
| Keyword | Child | en |
| Keyword | Case Report | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Renal Mucormycosis in a Healthy Boy for Ten Years: A Novel Case Report | en |
| Type | Case Report | en |