Emphysematous pyelonephritis caused by Candida albicans.
We report a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis that was proved by histological examination and culture to be caused by Candida albicans. The fungal infection caused ureteral obstruction. Nephrectomy alone resulted in complete recovery.
Johnson
J R
JR
Ireton
R C
RC
Lipsky
B A
BA
D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*