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Subcutaneous pseudallescheriasis in a renal transplant recipient
J O Lopes1, S H Alves, J P Benevenga
1University Hospital, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
Mycopathologia
|March 1, 1994
Summary
A rare subcutaneous nodule caused by Pseudallescheria boydii occurred in a renal transplant patient. Surgical removal and antifungal treatment with itraconazole were effective.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Transplant Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Renal transplant recipients are immunocompromised, increasing susceptibility to opportunistic infections.
- Pseudallescheria boydii is an opportunistic fungus that can cause serious infections in immunocompromised individuals.
Observation:
- A single subcutaneous nodule was observed in a renal transplant recipient.
- The nodule's origin was possibly nontraumatic, suggesting an unusual route of infection.
Findings:
- The nodule was confirmed to be caused by Pseudallescheria boydii.
- The patient underwent surgical excision of the nodule.
- Antifungal therapy with itraconazole was administered post-surgery.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for Pseudallescheria boydii to cause subcutaneous infections in renal transplant recipients.
- Early diagnosis and combined surgical and antifungal treatment are crucial for managing such infections.
- Further research into nontraumatic routes of Pseudallescheria boydii infection in immunocompromised hosts is warranted.