Emphysematous pyelonephritis
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https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v7i1.29150Keywords:
Emphysematous pyelonephritis, NephrectomyAbstract
Emphysematous pyelonephritis is an acute necrotizing infection of the renal parenchyma, prompt diagnosis and early treatment is crucial because of the high rate of mortality. We report a case of a 55-year-old female patient with ten-year history of diabetes mellitus presented with pain in right flank, fever and malaise. She was diagnosed as a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis, and was successfully treated in our department. The case is presented along with a literature review.Downloads
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2016-08-05
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Hossain, M. I., Ahmed, M., Alam, A. B. M. M., Shazzad, M. N., Abdal, S. J., & Bhuiyan, A. K. M. M. R. (2016). Emphysematous pyelonephritis. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal, 7(1), 61–64. https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v7i1.29150
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