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

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 fol...

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Main Authors: Sachit Anand (Author), Deepika Kainth (Author), Anjan Kumar Dhua (Author), Mehak Sehgal (Author), Minu Bajpai (Author), Prasenjit Das (Author), Devasenathipathy Kandasamy (Author)
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary: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.
Item Description:0971-9261
1998-3891
10.4103/jiaps.JIAPS_142_20