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Am J Perinatol 1991; 8(5): 330-332
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999407
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© 1991 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Noninvasive Medical Management of Fungus Ball Uropathy in a Premature Infant

Arie L. Alkalay, Isaac Srugo, Cindy Blifeld, Mitchell S. Komaiko, Jeffrey J. Pomerance
  • Division of Neonatology, Infectious Diseases, and Nephrology, Ahmanson Pediatric Center, Department of Radiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, University of California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
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04. März 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Unilateral renal obstruction secondary to fungus balls is described in a premature infant. Noninvasive medical management, which included amphotericin B and 5-flucytosine therapy and forced diuresis, resulted in disappearance of fungus balls and resolution of the obstruction.