Pancreatic pseudocyst infected with Candida albicans.
We present a case of a pancreatic pseudocyst secondarily infected with Candida albicans. The authors discuss the risk factors for pseudocyst infection, especially with Candida, diagnostic procedures, and current management including percutaneous catheter drainage.
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Division of Infectious Disease, St. Elizabeth Hospital, NJ 07207.
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D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D004322:Drainage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010192:Pancreatic Pseudocyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents