Endoscopic removal of giant fungus balls growing in the renal pelvis and urinary bladder due to long-term retention of ureteral stent: A case report

Abstract

It is exceedingly rare for fungus balls both 3 cm diameter in the renal pelvis and 6 cm diameter in urinary bladder simultaneously. An elderly woman has been successfully cured by several endoscopic operations. Transurethral bladder fungus ball removal was performed first. Then septic shock and pseudoaneurysm occurred after removal of fungus ball by percutaneous nephroscope. This case highlights the importance of the ureteral stent should not be left for a long time. Once there is fungal infection, the ureteral stent should be removed immediately. Endoscopic operation is an effective remedy for fungus balls.

Keywords

• Candida
• Renal pelvis
• Urinary bladder
• Ureteral stent