A case of emphysematous pyelonephritis in a non-diabetic patient / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
; : 246-248, 2008.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Emphysematous pyelonephritis is characterized by acute necrotizing renal parenchymal infection with gas formation. It is a serious, life-threatening infection that tends to occur in patients with diabetes mellitus and/or urinary tract obstruction. Early diagnosis and prompt intervention combined with surgical and medical treatment are required for survival. In Korea, there have been a number of cases of emphysematous pyelonephritis reported in patients with diabetes mellitus or urinary tract obstruction. We describe a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis in a patient without diabetes mellitus or urinary tract obstruction.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pyelonephritis
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Urinary Tract
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Early Diagnosis
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Korea
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Year:
2008
Document type:
Article