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Hepatic arterial thrombosis due to Mucor species in a child following orthotopic liver transplantation
Author(s) -
Marcó del Pont J.,
Cicco L.,
Gallo G.,
Llera J.,
Santibanez E.,
D’Agostino D.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
transplant infectious disease
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.69
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1399-3062
pISSN - 1398-2273
DOI - 10.1034/j.1399-3062.2000.020107.x
Subject(s) - medicine , etiology , thrombosis , liver transplantation , complication , transplantation , mucor , artery , surgery , orthotopic liver transplantation , gastroenterology , biology , aspergillus , botany
Infection is a frequent complication in patients following liver transplantation, and mycotic etiology is the third most common cause. Thrombosis of the hepatic artery is a high‐risk condition for the graft and is generally secondary to noninfectious diseases. We present a 2‐year‐old child who developed hepatic artery obstruction due to Mucor sp. The child did not respond to medical treatment. We conclude that a high index of suspicion and rapid diagnosis are required so that aggressive and early treatment can be initiated. To our knowledge this is the first case published with this particular association.