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Multiple gas emboli complicating an emphysematous pyelonephritis
IDCases, 2018 We report a rare case of emphysematous pyelonephritis complicated by septic shock and multiple gas emboli in the pulmonary artery (with transient cor pulmonale), coronary artery (with transient acute coronary syndrome).
Keyvan Razazi +3 more
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Urology Case ReportsEmphysematous pyelonephritis and emphysematous cystitis are intractable diseases. Eight cases of bilateral emphysematous pyelonephritis and emphysematous cystitis have been reported, but no treatment has been established.
Yoshihiro Kawaguchi +6 more
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Emphysematous pyelonephritis in a transplanted kidney
Autopsy and Case Reports, 2016 Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare infection characterized by necrosis and gas accumulation in the renal parenchyma, adjacent tissues, and/or urinary collecting system. This entity is rarely reported in transplanted kidneys.
Cristiano Claudino Oliveira +2 more
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A case of emphysematous pyelonephritis [PDF]
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 2009 Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a rare but life-threatening, fulminant, necrotizing infection of the renal and perirenal tissues that is characterized by gas formation. In this case a 34-year-old woman with poorly controlled diabetes presented with symptoms indicative of a severe pyelonephritis.
Thomas, Clark +3 more
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An odd cause of the lower limb restriction: Emphysematous pyelonephritis
BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences, 2020 Lower limb restriction is usually due to any pathology affecting the joints or neurological causes. Emphysematous pyelonephritis is caused by gas-producing anaerobes and is one of the life-threatening diseases.
Vigneshwar Adhithiya +3 more
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Rare presentation of emphysematous pyelonephritis due to faulty catheter insertion
Clinical Case Reports, 2022 Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a severe necrotizing infection that occurs predominately among individuals with diabetes mellitus. The mortality rate is >10% only medical therapy.
Sarah Honjo +4 more
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Gas containing renal stone – case report
Urology Case Reports, 2019 Gas-containing stones are extremely rare. The formation of renal stones, including the presence of free gas within the stone, is overall poorly understood.
Mohammad A. wazzan, Ahmed H. Abduljabbar
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A rare case of asymptomatic emphysematous pyelonephritis
Urology Case Reports, 2019 Asymptomatic emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare but potentially life-threatening disease. Diabetes mellitus is the most recognised risk factor. Aim of this case report is to review evidence of emphysematous pyelonephritis to identify risk factors and
AMH Yeung +4 more
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Emphysematous and xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis: rare diagnosis
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2010 Pyelonephritis is a pyogenic infection of renal parenchyma that involves the renal pelvis. It is generally of easy diagnosis. The present case report aims to describe two different manifestations of this infection: xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis and ...
Lya Duarte Ramos +4 more
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Clinical profile and outcome of emphysematous pyelonephritis presenting to a tertiary care hospital
African Journal of Urology, 2023 Background Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a necrotizing infection of the renal parenchyma by gas-forming organisms. The diagnosis of emphysematous pyelonephritis is made by clinical features and the detection of air in the renal parenchyma. In the past,
Harshal K. Joshi +2 more
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