A case of successful treatment of mucor pyelonephritis in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Keywords:
Fungal infection, Leukemia, Mucormycosis, Pediatric, RenalAbstract
Invasive fungal infection (IFI) is a known complication in children with malignancy. Mucormycosis is a rare cause of IFI in children receiving chemotherapy. Isolated renal involvement of mucormycosis is extremely rare and carries a grave prognosis. A high index of suspicion and early management with antifungals and surgery is essential in the treatment of mucormycosis. Here, we describe a child with mucor pyelonephritis treated successfully with antifungals and surgery with the review of literature.
Published
2018-03-20
How to Cite
Ranjani, S., Mehdi, I., Swamy, S., Sudhakar, S., & Srivatsa, N. (2018). A case of successful treatment of mucor pyelonephritis in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Indian Journal of Case Reports, 4(2), 109-111. Retrieved from https://mansapublishers.com/index.php/ijcr/article/view/825
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Case Report