Fungal pneumaturia: A case report on a large urinary bladder fungal bezoar in a young diabetic male.
- Author:
Charles Anthony C. Gaston
;
Michael John Francis V. Gaston
;
Marie Carmela M. Lapitan
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
fungal pneumaturia;
fungal bezoar;
lower urinary tract symptoms
- From:
Philippine Journal of Urology
2019;29(2):69-72
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Fungal bezoars or fungus balls are extremely rare cases especially when they occur within the urinary tract. Reported here is a 26-year old diabetic male presenting with pneumaturia, passage of debris per urethra and lower urinary tract symptoms. He was initially managed as a case of enterovesical fistula. Further work-up revealed a urinary bladder fungal bezoar. The patient was managed by endoscopic morcellation and evacuation of the fungal ball from the bladder and anti-fungal therapy. Awareness of this rare clinical entity and its presentation will aid in its proper diagnosis and management.
- Full text:Fungal pneumaturia A case report.pdf
