The management of obstructive renal candidiasis in the neonate.
Neonatal renal candidiasis is a rare complication of prematurity associated with a mortality rate of 50%. We describe a patient who was treated by nephrostomy drainage together with the removal of the fungal debris and both systemic and local antifungal therapy. The infection was eradicated and the baby survived with minimal renal morbidity. A rational plan of treatment is presented which may help to reduce the mortality rate in future.
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D014546:Urinary Catheterization
D000935:Antifungal Agents