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Review
. 1993 Jul;10(6):574-6.
doi: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.1993.tb00124.x.

Emphysematous pyelonephritis: a case report and review of the literature

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Emphysematous pyelonephritis: a case report and review of the literature

S Pappas et al. Diabet Med. 1993 Jul.

Abstract

Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare and life-threatening suppurative infection of renal parenchymal and perirenal tissues, characterized by spontaneous gas production. Although uncommon (76 cases in the literature), it occurs almost exclusively in diabetic patients (87% of the cases). We describe a recent case of a diabetic woman with emphysematous pyelonephritis due to E. coli, successfully managed with unilateral nephrectomy. Symptoms, diagnostic approach and management are discussed and related to the previously reported series.

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