Erschienen in:
06.11.2015 | Case Report
Candida albicans pancreatitis in a child with cystic fibrosis post lung transplantation
verfasst von:
Mark M. Hammer, Lingxin Zhang, Janis M. Stoll, Elizabeth F. Sheybani
Erschienen in:
Pediatric Radiology
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Ausgabe 4/2016
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Abstract
We present a case of Candida albicans infection of a previously intact pancreas in a child with cystic fibrosis status post lung transplantation. Although Candida superinfection in necrotizing pancreatitis is not uncommon, this is a unique case of Candida infection of non-necrotic pancreatic parenchyma. This case presented a diagnostic dilemma for radiologists because it appeared virtually identical to acute interstitial edematous pancreatitis on imaging. Ultimately, endoscopic US-based biopsy was pursued for diagnosis. Although difficult to treat and compounded by the immunocompromised status of the child, the pancreatic infection improved with antifungal therapy.