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ArticleBMJ case reports2023

Biopsy-proven fungal pyelonephritis complicating delayed graft function in a renal transplant patient.

Aaron Jesuthasan, Candice Roufosse, Arun Ramaswami

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Article in BMJ case reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Aaron JesuthasanHammersmith Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK aaronjesuthasan@gmail.com.
Candice RoufosseDepartment of Immunology and Inflammation, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Arun RamaswamiHammersmith Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Delayed graft function (DGF) is a common phenomenon following renal transplantation, which can be due to several factors. A rare cause includes invasive fungal infections, which can often be a challenge to diagnose. Nonetheless, prompt identification of such infections particularly within transplant patients is essential as they can lead to severe downstream sequelae, including graft loss and even death. We describe here a challenging case of fungal pyelonephritis complicating and potentially leading to DGF and further dialysis dependence within a renal transplant patient. Notably, we highlight the importance and clinical utility of biopsy to confirm the diagnosis, as investigations may be largely normal otherwise. Furthermore, we emphasise that with early identification of these infections, effective antifungal treatment can be commenced in a timely fashion leading to better patient outcomes and good graft function.

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Kidney TransplantationPyelonephritisBiopsyDelayed Graft FunctionGraft RejectionGraft SurvivalHumansRenal DialysisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsRenal interventionRenal transplantationUrinary tract infections

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PMID36764740
PMCPMC9923307
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