Posthysteroscopy fungal peritonitis in a patient on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

Am J Kidney Dis. 1993 Apr;21(4):446-8. doi: 10.1016/s0272-6386(12)80276-9.

Abstract

We report the first case of posthysteroscopy fungal peritonitis, which developed in a woman 11 days after she had a hysteroscopy for menorrhagia. A high vaginal swab grew Candida albicans and the same organism was cultured from the peritoneal dialysate effluent. A vaginoperitoneal communication was suspected to allow the distension medium to carry the fungus into the peritoneum. The potential use of a prophylactic local antifungal agent before hysteroscopy is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Candidiasis / microbiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysteroscopy / adverse effects*
  • Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory*
  • Peritonitis / microbiology*