Emphysematous Pyelonephritis in a 32-Year-Old Diabetic Female

Journal Title: Journal of Enam Meical College - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 2

Abstract

Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare, severe, necrotizing renal parenchymal infection characterized by gas accumulation in kidney(s) with or without involving surrounding tissues. Patients with diabetes mellitus are the usual sufferers. Here we describe a case history of a young Bangladeshi diabetic lady who presented with dysuria, fever and abdominal pain. Investigations confirmed left sided emphysematous pyelonephritis. She responded to and recovered with intravenous antibiotics.

Authors and Affiliations

Muhammad Abdur Rahim, Mehruba Alam Ananna, Tabassum Samad, Tufayel Ahmed Chowdhury, Wasim Md Mohosinul Haque, Sarwar Iqbal

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  • EP ID EP36234
  • DOI https://doi.org/10.3329/jemc.v5i2.23387
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Muhammad Abdur Rahim, Mehruba Alam Ananna, Tabassum Samad, Tufayel Ahmed Chowdhury, Wasim Md Mohosinul Haque, Sarwar Iqbal (2015). Emphysematous Pyelonephritis in a 32-Year-Old Diabetic Female. Journal of Enam Meical College, 5(2), -. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-36234