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ArticleThe Canadian journal of urology2025

Primary renal aspergilloma: a challenge to endure-a case report.

Sarbjit Mohapatra, Nandkumar Madhekar, Sameer Ratkal, Jaideep Ratkal

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Sarbjit MohapatraKarnataka Medical College and Research Institute, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Hubli, 580022, India.
Nandkumar MadhekarKIMS-SUNSHINE, Sunshine Hospital, Begumpet, Hyderabad, 5000016, India.
Sameer RatkalKrishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Krishna Institute of Medical Science, Karad, 415539, India.
Jaideep RatkalKarnataka Medical College and Research Institute, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Hubli, 580022, India.

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backgroundIsolated renal aspergilloma is a rare medical entity posing difficult diagnostic and treatment challenges. CASE DESCRIPTION: We document a case of Primary Renal Aspergilloma in a 55-year-old male with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and chronic liver disease. The individual presented with features of obstructive uropathy due to fungal balls requiring retrograde endoscopic intervention and drainage. The cheesy material retrieved during the procedure was identified as an Aspergilloma on histopathology. Due to far and fewer reports in the medical literature, there have been no standard diagnostic & management strategies, which in turn has resulted in unacceptably high mortality.

conclusionIsolated renal aspergilloma is an uncommon medical condition with intricate diagnostic and treatment pathways. Due to the rarity of the disease, there is no established protocol for the treatment of renal aspergillomas. Further research is necessary to improve diagnostics, optimize treatments, and enhance clinician awareness for early detection and management.

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AspergillosisKidney DiseasesHumansMaleMiddle Agedaspergillosiscase reportfungal ballrenal aspergilloma

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