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Candida albicans infected pseudocyst in a postpartum woman
N Chia1, R Clark, G T Valainis
1Infectious Diseases Section, Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, La.
Abstract:
We have presented the case of a postpartum woman with a pseudocyst infected with C albicans and have reviewed the relevant literature. The patient did well with surgical drainage of the pseudocyst and adjunctive therapy with amphotericin B. Candida species isolated from a pancreatic pseudocyst or abscess should be considered pathogens, and the patient should receive aggressive therapy.
Insights
A postpartum woman recovered from a Candida albicans infected pseudocyst with surgical drainage and amphotericin B treatment. Candida in pancreatic pseudocysts requires aggressive antifungal therapy.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Case Report
Background:
- Pancreatic pseudocysts are fluid collections that can become infected.
- Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen.
- Postpartum complications can include rare infections.
Observation:
- A postpartum woman presented with an infected pancreatic pseudocyst.
- The pseudocyst was infected with Candida albicans.
- The patient had no prior history of pancreatic disease.
Findings:
- Surgical drainage of the pseudocyst was performed.
- Adjunctive therapy with amphotericin B was administered.
- The patient experienced a successful clinical recovery.
Implications:
- Candida species in pancreatic pseudocysts or abscesses should be treated as pathogens.
- Aggressive antifungal therapy is recommended for such infections.
- This case highlights a rare but serious complication of pancreatic pseudocysts.