A rare case of asymptomatic emphysematous pyelonephritis

Asymptomatic emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare but potentially life-threatening disease. Diabetes mellitus is the most recognised risk factor. Aim of this case report is to review evidence of emphysematous pyelonephritis to identify risk factors and treatment options.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: AMH Yeung, CH Cheng, PSK Chu, CW Man, H Chau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-09-01
Series:Urology Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214442019302177