Open AccessIsolated renal mucormycosis in children: A case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Sachit Anand,
Deepika Kainth,
Anjan Kumar Dhua,
Mehak Sehgal,
Minu Bajpai,
Prasenjit Das,
Devasenathipathy Kandasamy
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of indian association of pediatric surgeons
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.306
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1998-3891
pISSN - 0971-9261
DOI - 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_142_20
Subject(s) - mucormycosis , medicine , kidney , antifungal , flank pain , surgery , dermatology
Isolated renal mucormycosis is rare in children. A case of 3-month-old infant presenting with right-sided flank lump and fever is being reported. Investigations revealed a nonfunctioning right kidney with intrarenal abscesses and a low percent-frequency of T-cells. He made an uneventful recovery following surgery and systemic antifungal therapy. Compared to the other forms of deep mucormycosis, a review of literature suggests favorable prognosis in children with isolated renal involvement.