A Case of Emphysematous Pyelonephritis Associated with Emphysematous Ureteritis and Cystitis.
- Author:
Inchul CHOI
1
;
Taekyung KANG
;
Hyejin KIM
;
Sungchan OH
;
Sukjin CHO
;
Sanglae LEE
;
Seokyong RYU
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea. ryuchoi64@paik.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Emphysematous pyelonephritis;
Ureteritis;
Cystitis
- MeSH:
Aged;
Cystitis;
Female;
Humans;
Pyelonephritis;
Ureter
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2011;22(5):584-587
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a necrotizing infection of the renal parenchyma and its surrounding tissues that results in the accumulation of gas in the renal parenchyma, collecting system or perinephric tissue. EPN is a potentially life-threatening condition, which is most commonly associated with poorly controlled diabetes. We describe a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis associated with emphysematous ureteritis and cystitis in a 68-year-old diabetic woman, who was cured with medical treatment and surgical intervention.
