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Am J Perinatol 1986; 3(1): 13-15
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999816
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© 1986 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Candidiasis in Very Low Birthweight Infants

Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Renal InvolvementArne Ohlsson1 , William A. Cumming2
  • 1Assistant Professor, Departments of Paediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • 2Staff Radiologist, Department of Radiology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Systemic candidiasis is a serious infection in very low birthweight infants. Its diagnosis is difficult to make and is often missed. Renal involvement may be diagnostic, consisting of mechanical obstruction by fungus masses in the renal pelvis. A case is presented which demonstrates the importance of carrying out multiple ultrasonographic examinations of patients at risk.