[A CASE REPORT OF FUNGUS BALL FOUND DURING TRANSURETHRAL URETEROLITHOTOMY]

Nihon Hinyokika Gakkai Zasshi. 2019;110(1):56-59. doi: 10.5980/jpnjurol.110.56.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Herein we report the confirmation of fungus balls (circular collections of C.tropicalis) during a transurethral ureterolithotomy, which is as far as we know the first reported instance. A-61-year old man was referred to the urology department with bilateral ureteral calculi. Initially a transurethral ureterolithotomy was attempted but residual stones existed. During the second operation, we found numerous white fluffy material in the renal pelvis. Because of them, we were unable to have a clear field of vision to complete operation. During the third operation, we found the fungus balls again and cultured them. Cultures yielded C.tropicalis.

Keywords: fungus ball; ureteral calculi.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Candida tropicalis*
  • Candidiasis / complications*
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Lithotripsy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ureter*
  • Urolithiasis / complications*
  • Urolithiasis / therapy*