A case of emphysematous pyelonephritis in a non-diabetic patient / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
; : 246-248, 2008.
Article
em Ko
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| ID: wpr-67879
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
Emphysematous pyelonephritis is characterized by acute necrotizing renal parenchymal infection with gas formation. It is a serious, life-threatening infection that tends to occur in patients with diabetes mellitus and/or urinary tract obstruction. Early diagnosis and prompt intervention combined with surgical and medical treatment are required for survival. In Korea, there have been a number of cases of emphysematous pyelonephritis reported in patients with diabetes mellitus or urinary tract obstruction. We describe a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis in a patient without diabetes mellitus or urinary tract obstruction.
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Base de dados:
WPRIM
Assunto principal:
Pielonefrite
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Sistema Urinário
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Diagnóstico Precoce
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Coreia (Geográfico)
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article