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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… Click to show full abstract
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.
Keywords:
renal mucormycosis;
isolated renal;
mucormycosis;
review literature;
children case
Journal Title: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Year Published: 2021
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Journal Title: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Year Published: 2021
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