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Isolated Renal Mucormycosis in Immunocompetent Children: A Report of Two Cases.

Authors :
Saran, Sai
Naranje, Kirti
Gurjar, Mohan
Bhadauria, Dharmendra
Kaul, Anupama
Poddar, Banani
Source :
Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine; Jul2017, Vol. 21 Issue 7, p457-459, 3p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Isolated renal mucormycosis is a rare entity in children. It is potentially fatal when not detected and managed early with antifungal therapy, and surgery as and when needed. We present two immunocompetent children who developed this infection and subsequently succumbed to it. The diagnosis was established postmortem on renal biopsy specimens. We also discuss the 9 cases of isolated renal involvement in children published in literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09725229
Volume :
21
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
124182769
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/ijccm.IJCCM_184_17