Emphysematous pyelonephritis - case report and review of literature

Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EP) is defined as a severe necrotizing infection with gas formation in the renal parenchyma or perirenal tissues. It is more common in females than males (3:1), left side involvement (60%) and is present as a complication of urinary infections in Diabetic patients in 90% of cases [1]. The diagnosis of this entity must be highly suspected in poor controlled Diabetic patients with urinary tract infection and poor response to medical treatment. In this moment imaging studies like TAC can be developed to discard this life threatening complication [2]. Case Presentation

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