A Rare and Fatal Complication of Diabetes Mellitus
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 5
Abstract
Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is an acute suppurative infection of the kidney. It is an uncommon infection, occurs mostly in patients with diabetes and a predilection for females. It has a high fatality rate; therefore, aggressive medical, early intervention or surgical approach is recommended. We present a case with a classical presentation with more than two risk factors and who required nephrectomy
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Dr. Vishal Sopan Yesankar
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