Acute renal failure (ARF) caused by `fungus balls': Ultrasonographic (US) diagnosis

Acute renal failure (ARF) caused by `fungus balls': Ultrasonographic (US) diagnosis

The ultrasonic (US) of renal collecting system obstruction caused by `fungus balls' is demonstrated. The examination showed bilateral hydronephrosis and solid, echogenic, nonshadowing masses were identified within both renal pelves. Urine cultures were positive for Candida albicans in both case...

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Veröffentlicht in:Ultrasound in medicine & biology 2000-01, Vol.26 (SUPPL. 2), p.A35-A35
Hauptverfasser: Diacinti, D, Del Duca, P, Pecci, G, Tomei, E, De Martinis, C
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Sprache:eng
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Medical imaging
Patient monitoring
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Zusammenfassung:The ultrasonic (US) of renal collecting system obstruction caused by `fungus balls' is demonstrated. The examination showed bilateral hydronephrosis and solid, echogenic, nonshadowing masses were identified within both renal pelves. Urine cultures were positive for Candida albicans in both cases.
ISSN:0301-5629