title: [Fungal endocarditis in the neonatal period. Report of a case with large right atrial mass].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To draw pediatricians' attention to diagnoses of Fungal Endocarditis, which may ensue as a result of intravascular catheter use.
  
  
  METHODS
  The authors report a case of Fungal Endocarditis during the neonatal period, which was later confirmed through a histopathological exam. They also review literature of the theme - from 1980 on - in MEDLINE and LILACS.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A newborn was admitted to the hospital with kernicterus - but no previous cardiopathy - and required the use of an intravascular catheter. During the evolution, the baby developed a recurring fever and systolic murmur. Submitted to exam, the tip of the catheter showed the presence of Candida sp. An ecocardiographic exam showed a great right intra-atrial mass, which was surgically removed. The histopathological exam confirmed the diagnosis of fungal endocarditis.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Fungal Endocarditis should be thought of as a possible diagnosis when great intra-atrial masses are found in neonates with a history of intravascular catheter use and a non-specific infectious condition.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Pediatria da Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, MT.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Farah
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Fontes