Emphysematous pyelonephritis

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel , 1 Apr 2012
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Henry Knipe, 3 Dec 2018

Updates to Case Attributes

Presentation was changed:
CaseComplaining of DM. C/o abdominal pain and fever. History of diabetes mellitus.
Age changed from 50 yrs to 50 years.
Body was removed:
  • -<strong><br /><a href="/articles/emphysematous-pyelonephritis" title="Emphysematous pyelonephritis">Emphysematous pyelonephritis</a></strong>

Updates to Study Attributes

Findings was changed:

Left kidney is enlarged with poor corticomedullary differenciationdifferentiation.

Linear air shodowshadow is noted in left renal lower parenchymal and in the perinephric region.

Mobile debris is noted in urinarrythe urinary bladder.

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