Giant Pyonephrosis Due to Calculus of Ureter: A Case Report

Giant pyonephrosis (GP) is a rare and severe form of pyonephrosis characterized by a massive enlargement of the affected kidney due to the accumulation of infected fluid. This study presents case of a 51-year-old male patient with giant pyonephrosis who underwent nephrectomy as treatment. The clinic...

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Main Authors: Nicholas Andrian Singgih, Stevan Kristian Lionardi, Mintardi Mintardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Padjajaran 2023-12-01
Series:Majalah Kedokteran Bandung
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Online Access:https://journal.fk.unpad.ac.id/index.php/mkb/article/view/2985
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Summary:Giant pyonephrosis (GP) is a rare and severe form of pyonephrosis characterized by a massive enlargement of the affected kidney due to the accumulation of infected fluid. This study presents case of a 51-year-old male patient with giant pyonephrosis who underwent nephrectomy as treatment. The clinical manifestations of giant pyonephrosis are nonspecific, necessitating the use of imaging and laboratory techniques to aid in diagnosis. Nephrectomy is the preferred treatment option for these patients. One week after nephrectomy, the laboratory results showed improvements. Making the right treatment decision is challenging in this particular case.
ISSN:0126-074X
2338-6223