A case of septic pulmonary embolism due to pyelonephritis.
- Author:
Ho Youn LEE
1
;
Nam Hee KIM
;
Ji Hwan KIM
;
Do Hyung KIM
;
Yoon Seop KIM
;
Young Koo JEE
;
Jae Seuk PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea. jspark@dankook.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sepsis;
Pulmonary embolism;
Pyelonephritis;
Diabetes mellitus
- MeSH:
Abscess;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Humans;
Pulmonary Embolism;
Pyelonephritis;
Rare Diseases;
Renal Veins;
Sepsis;
Thrombosis;
Vena Cava, Inferior
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2009;76(1):105-109
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A septic pulmonary embolism (SPE) is a rare disease originating from septic thrombi from a primary site of infection. Pyelonephritis is a rare cause of inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis and SPE. We experienced a case of SPE associated with pyelonephritis, a perirenal abscess, and renal vein and IVC thrombosis in a patient with diabetes mellitus. Prompt antimicrobial therapy led to a successful outcome, with complete resolution of the thrombi. We report a case of SPE due to pyelonephritis with a review of the literature.
