Renal Mucormycosis in a Healthy Boy for Ten Years: A Novel Case Report
| Author | Yufeng Li |
| Author | Yaju Zhu |
| Author | Ping Li |
| Author | Xiaoliang Fang |
| Author | Lisu Huang |
| Author | Feng Chen |
| Issued Date | 2022-12-31 |
| 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. |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/ijp-120856 |
| Keyword | Rhizopus |
| Keyword | Urinary Tract Infection |
| Keyword | Mucormycosis |
| Keyword | Child |
| Keyword | Case Report |
| Publisher | Brieflands |
| Title | Renal Mucormycosis in a Healthy Boy for Ten Years: A Novel Case Report |
| Type | Case Report |