title: Endogenous endophthalmitis as a septic complication postureteroscope candiduria.
abstract: Ureteroscopy (URS) is commonly used by urologists to treat ureteral stones. It is a relatively low-risk procedure. Both urinary tract obstruction and contamination of instrument can cause candiduria post-URS, and this infection can be treated with an antifungal medication. Candidemia is known as hematogenous dissemination, and ocular tissue is a common invasion. However, endogenous endophthalmitis, due to postureteroscope candiduria, has not been reported up to date. This is a devastating complication that may lead to visual loss. Here, we describe a case of endogenous endophthalmitis as a consequence of candiduria after URS.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Department, Urology Unit, UKM Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Fam Xeng
authors.initials: FX
authors.lastname: Inn
authors.affiliation: Ophthalmology Department, UKM Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Umi Kalthum
authors.initials: UK
authors.lastname: Md Noh
authors.affiliation: Surgical Department, Urology Unit, UKM Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Mohd Hafidzul
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Jasman
keywords: Candidemia; candiduria; endophthalmitis; ureteral stone; ureteroscopy