Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.2169/internalmedicine.50.6196 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Fungal endocarditis after transcatheter aortic valve implantation complicated with pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta.
J Cardiothorac Surg
November 2024
Cardiology Department, Hospital Sírio Libanês, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
Article Synopsis
- - Fungal endocarditis is an uncommon but severe complication that can occur after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
- - A case study is presented involving a 75-year-old patient who developed this condition due to the fungus Candida albicans.
- - The patient's situation was further complicated by the formation of an aortic pseudoaneurysm.
Endovascular wall-grafting for mycotic common iliac pseudo-aneurysm: Systemic mycoses.
Radiol Case Rep
August 2024
Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, Morocco.
Mycotic pseudoaneurysms of the iliac arteries are extremely rare and are caused by infection of the artery wall. It is difficult to diagnose early due to its silent manifestation. We present a case of a 64-year-old man with an isolated left common iliac artery pseudoaneurysm caused by who presented with thrombophlebitis, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting associated with fever, which was successfully treated with interposition grafting and antibiotic therapy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSeptic pulmonary embolism: Is it an underestimated diagnosis?
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
December 2023
Department of Pathology (Cardiovascular and Thoracic Division), Seth GS Medical College Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Background: Non-thrombotic pulmonary embolism, an uncommon entity, is defined as the embolization of tissues, microorganisms, air, or foreign material. One subset in this non-thrombotic category is septic pulmonary embolism (SPE) that refers to embolism of microorganisms with or without a thrombotic mantle into the pulmonary vasculature. This condition is often recognized on the basis of imaging with a clinical correlation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCandida chorioretinitis in renal transplant recipient with candidemia related to contaminated organ preservation fluid: A role for dilated fundus examination in its management.
IDCases
May 2023
Department of Ophtalmology, Hopital de la Citadelle, Liege, Belgium.
Infection by spp is a potentially life-threatening condition among both immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients. chorioretinitis can occur as a complication of candidemia and may develop into endophthalmitis if not detected and treated early, which can lead to irreversible visual loss. Here, we report on a 52-year-old diabetic woman who developed candidemia complicated by bilateral chorioretinitis following kidney transplantation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEndoscopic removal of giant fungus balls growing in the renal pelvis and urinary bladder due to long-term retention of ureteral stent: A case report.
Urol Case Rep
May 2023
Department of Urology, Pudong New Area People's Hospital, Shanghai, 201299, China.
It is exceedingly rare for fungus balls both 3 cm diameter in the renal pelvis and 6 cm diameter in urinary bladder simultaneously. An elderly woman has been successfully cured by several endoscopic operations. Transurethral bladder fungus ball removal was performed first.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!