Mycetoma of the renal pelvis caused by Fusarium species

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2001 Dec;20(12):1182-3. doi: 10.1097/00006454-200112000-00022.

Abstract

A preterm infant, with posterior urethral valves had a mycetoma of the renal pelvis caused by Fusarium species. Prolonged treatment with amphotericin B alone or with flucytosine failed. Combined surgical drainage and medical therapy resulted in full resolution.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Fusarium / isolation & purification*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature*
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases* / microbiology
  • Kidney Diseases / microbiology*
  • Kidney Pelvis / microbiology*
  • Mycetoma / microbiology*
  • Mycoses / microbiology