1. Hepatic arterial thrombosis due to Mucor species in a child following orthotopic liver transplantation.
- Author
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Marcó del Pont J, De Cicco L, Gallo G, Llera J, De Santibanez E, and D'agostino D
- Subjects
- Fatal Outcome, Humans, Infant, Male, Mucor isolation & purification, Thrombosis etiology, Hepatic Artery microbiology, Hepatic Artery pathology, Liver Transplantation, Mucormycosis diagnosis, Postoperative Complications, Thrombosis microbiology
- Abstract
Infection is a frequent complication in patients following liver transplantation, and mycotic etiology is the third most common cause. Thrombosis of the hepatic artery is a high-risk condition for the graft and is generally secondary to noninfectious diseases. We present a 2-year-old child who developed hepatic artery obstruction due to Mucor sp. The child did not respond to medical treatment. We conclude that a high index of suspicion and rapid diagnosis are required so that aggressive and early treatment can be initiated. To our knowledge this is the first case published with this particular association.
- Published
- 2000
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