Bezoars in Adults: Determining Optimal Management

Overview

Journal J Endourol Case Rep

Specialty Gastroenterology

Date 2017 May 4

PMID 28466076

Citations 4

Authors

Matthew A Rohloff

Jaschar Shakuri-Rad

Alexander P Dehaan

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Abstract

Fungal bezoars, or fungal balls, are rare pathologic consequences of funguria in immunocompromised patients. Current treatment recommendations are based on expert opinion and low level evidence. We present a case of a bezoar that was effectively treated with percutaneous amphotericin B instillations. A subsequent literature review is presented to assess the available case reports and treatment outcomes of spp. bezoars in adults.

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