Pyelonephritis complicated by a perirenal abscess in a pregnant woman: Exceptional cause of fetal death in utero

Abstract

Acute pyelonephritis is the most common bacterial infection during pregnancy. If not diagnosed and treated promptly, it can lead to serious maternal and fetal complications. In the literature, a few cases of perirenal abscess complicating acute pyelonephritis during pregnancy have been reported. Herein, we report a case of perirenal abscess in a pregnant woman complicated by intrauterine fetal death and discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties.

Keywords

• Urinary tract infections
• Pregnancy
• Abscess
• Ultrasound