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Emphysematous pyelonephritis

Case contributed by Wael Nemattalla
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Immunocompromised.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Right kidney is swollen with gas in the collecting system and renal parenchyma. 

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