Localized Renal Aspergillosis in a Diabetic Patient
Author Information
Author(s): Haq Jalaluddin A, Khan Mohammad AM, Afroze Nazma, Haq Tahniyah
Primary Institution: Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Hypothesis
Localized primary renal aspergillosis is rare in diabetic patients and requires careful diagnosis.
Conclusion
Localized renal aspergillosis can be effectively treated with oral itraconazole in diabetic patients following urinary tract instrumentation.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of urinary tract instrumentation.
- Initial treatment with amphotericin B was ineffective due to side effects.
- Oral itraconazole led to complete resolution of symptoms.
Takeaway
If a diabetic person has kidney pain and passes strange masses in their urine after a procedure, they might have a rare fungal infection that can be treated with medicine.
Methodology
The patient was treated with amphotericin B initially, which was later switched to oral itraconazole due to side effects.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 45-year-old man with type 2 diabetes.
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