Emphysematous pyelonephritis
oleh: Md. Ismail Hossain, Mainuddin Ahmed, A. B. M. Mobasher Alam, Md. Nabiduzzamane Shazzad, Syed Jamil Abdal, A. K. M. Motiur Rahman Bhuiyan
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University 2016-08-01 |
Deskripsi
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.