Renal mucormycosis in immunocompetent patients: Report of three cases

Abstract

Isolated renal mucormycosis is rare in the immunocompetent host. We retrospectively analyzed all histopathology reports of nephrectomy specimens and renal biopsies from our department in the last year. Three patients of isolated renal mucormycosis were identified. All three patients presented with acute abdomen and renal failure. None had a preceding known predisposing disease for mucormycosis. Ante mortem diagnosis was made in one patient. Fungal culture was positive in one case. We emphasize that isolated renal mucormycosis may affect immunocompetent host and greater clinical suspicion is required for prompt treatment in view of poor prognosis associated with renal mucormycosis.