Emphysematous pyelonephritis in a young male Syrian patient: A rare case report

Radiology Case Reports

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Maher Al-Hajjaj¹  Muhamad Kanjo¹ 

[1] Department of Urology, Aleppo University Hospital

关键词: Nephrectomy;    Emphysematous pyelonephritis;    Case report;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.radcr.2022.05.093

学科分类：生物化学工程

来源: University of Washington * Department of Radiology

【 摘 要 】

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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