Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal (Aug 2016)

Emphysematous pyelonephritis

  • Md. Ismail Hossain,
  • Mainuddin Ahmed,
  • A. B. M. Mobasher Alam,
  • Md. Nabiduzzamane Shazzad,
  • Syed Jamil Abdal,
  • A. K. M. Motiur Rahman Bhuiyan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v7i1.29150
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7, no. 1

Abstract

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Emphysematous pyelonephritis is an acute necrotizing infection of the renal parenchyma, prompt diagnosis and early treatment is crucial because of the high rate of mortality. We report a case of a 55-year-old female patient with ten-year history of diabetes mellitus presented with pain in right flank, fever and malaise. She was diagnosed as a case of emphyse­matous pyelonephritis, and was successfully treated in our department. The case is presented along with a literature review.

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