Emphysematous Pyelonephritis: Radiological Perspective

Authors

  • Sajid Ansari Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging. B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • Kaleem Ahmad Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging. B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • Kanchan Dhungel Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging. B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • Panna Lal Sah Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging. B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • Mukesh Kumar Gupta Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging. B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • RK Rauniyar Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging. B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v12i1.13358

Keywords:

Emphysematous pyelonephritis, Nephrectomy, Computed tomography, Plain radiograph

Abstract

Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is an acute necrotizing parenchymal and perirenal infection and is caused by gas-forming organisms. Diabetes mellitus and ureteric obstruction are the predisposing factors for EPN. Computerized tomography (CT) scan is the modality of choice in diagnosing the disease, determining the extent of infection and helps in management. We report a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis in 52 years old man with emphasis on plain radiographic and CT scan findings.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v12i1.13358

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 12 No. 01 January13 pp.93-95

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Published

2013-01-17

How to Cite

Ansari, S., Ahmad, K., Dhungel, K., Sah, P. L., Gupta, M. K., & Rauniyar, R. (2013). Emphysematous Pyelonephritis: Radiological Perspective. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 12(1), 93–95. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v12i1.13358

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Case Reports

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