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Case Reports
. 2012 May;22(3):224-5.
doi: 10.4103/0971-4065.98770.

Perinephric abscess with extension into mediastinum and epidural space

G Sivarama Krishna  1 , B Vijayalakshmidevi, A Y Lakshmi, B Mutheswaraiah, V Sivakumar
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Perinephric abscess with extension into mediastinum and epidural space

G Sivarama Krishna et al. Indian J Nephrol. 2012 May.

Abstract

Perinephric abscess is accumulation of pus in the space between the renal capsule and the Geroto's fascia. The pus that accumulates in the perinephric space, may extend in several directions. Extension into the the mediastinum and spinal epidural space is unusual. Such situation is presented in this report.

Keywords: Epidural space; extension; mediastinum; perinephric abscess.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Non-contrast CT scan abdomen axial view showing biloculated collection of air with fluid (solid arrow) in the extraperitoneal location of anterior abdominal wall displacing the colon medially
Figure 2
Figure 2
Non-contrast CT abdomen axial view showing foci of air in the upper pole of the right kidney (solid arrow A), posterior pararenal space (solid arrow B), epidural space of 12th thoracic vertebra (solid arrow C)
Figure 3
Figure 3
Non-contrast CT scan of the chest axial image showing pneumomediastinum (solid arrows)
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