Emphysematous pyelonephritis mimicking a groin swelling—A rare presentation
Introduction: Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a life threatening infection of the kidney and peri-renal tissues. We present an interesting and rare presentation of this condition which is the first such case to be reported in literature. Observation: A 52-year-old diabetic presented with a right gro...
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| description | Introduction: Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a life threatening infection of the kidney and peri-renal tissues. We present an interesting and rare presentation of this condition which is the first such case to be reported in literature. Observation: A 52-year-old diabetic presented with a right groin swelling. On evaluation and imaging he had right emphysematous pyelonephritis with a peri-renal collection tracking down till the scrotum, mimicking a groin swelling. Management involved broad spectrum antibiotics and aggressive drainage and debridement. Conclusion: Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare but important differential diagnosis for a groin swelling where early diagnosis and aggressive management is necessary. Keywords: Pyelonephritis, Emphysematous, Urinary infection, Hernia, Groin swelling |
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| spelling | doaj.art-39fa35f4eb7042048f4737f9b93220d52022-12-21T23:07:43ZengSpringerOpenAfrican Journal of Urology1110-57042018-09-01243233235Emphysematous pyelonephritis mimicking a groin swelling—A rare presentationA. Cheriyan0P. Mukherjee1A. Devasia2Corresponding author at: Department of Urology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamilnadu, 632004, India.; Department of Urology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, IndiaDepartment of Urology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, IndiaDepartment of Urology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, IndiaIntroduction: Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a life threatening infection of the kidney and peri-renal tissues. We present an interesting and rare presentation of this condition which is the first such case to be reported in literature. Observation: A 52-year-old diabetic presented with a right groin swelling. On evaluation and imaging he had right emphysematous pyelonephritis with a peri-renal collection tracking down till the scrotum, mimicking a groin swelling. Management involved broad spectrum antibiotics and aggressive drainage and debridement. Conclusion: Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare but important differential diagnosis for a groin swelling where early diagnosis and aggressive management is necessary. Keywords: Pyelonephritis, Emphysematous, Urinary infection, Hernia, Groin swellinghttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110570418300432 |
| spellingShingle | A. Cheriyan P. Mukherjee A. Devasia Emphysematous pyelonephritis mimicking a groin swelling—A rare presentation African Journal of Urology |
| title | Emphysematous pyelonephritis mimicking a groin swelling—A rare presentation |
| title_full | Emphysematous pyelonephritis mimicking a groin swelling—A rare presentation |
| title_fullStr | Emphysematous pyelonephritis mimicking a groin swelling—A rare presentation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Emphysematous pyelonephritis mimicking a groin swelling—A rare presentation |
| title_short | Emphysematous pyelonephritis mimicking a groin swelling—A rare presentation |
| title_sort | emphysematous pyelonephritis mimicking a groin swelling a rare presentation |
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