Emphysematous pyelonephritis in a young male Syrian patient: A rare case report
Emphysematous pyelonephritis, a necrotizing kidney infection, is a rare condition with a poor prognosis. We present a case of 24-year-old male with fever, malaise, and left flank pain. Computed tomography of abdominal and pelvis showed left emphysematous pyelonephritis. Treatment included IV antibio...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-09-01
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| Series: | Radiology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043322004423 |
| Summary: | Emphysematous pyelonephritis, a necrotizing kidney infection, is a rare condition with a poor prognosis. We present a case of 24-year-old male with fever, malaise, and left flank pain. Computed tomography of abdominal and pelvis showed left emphysematous pyelonephritis. Treatment included IV antibiotics. A left nephrectomy was necessitated for definitive treatment. Clinical course after surgery was unremarkable. In conclusion, prompt diagnosis of emphysematous pyelonephritis is necessary to reduce morbidity and mortality. In some cases, nephrectomy is the definite treatment. |
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| ISSN: | 1930-0433 |