Emphysematous and xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis: rare diagnosis
Braz. j. infect. dis
; Braz. j. infect. dis;14(4): 374-376, July-Aug. 2010. ilus
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ABSTRACT
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 emphysematous pyelonephritis, which have poor prognosis and require a more effective treatment. The two cases were women in the fiftieth and sixtieth decade of life, with diabetes mellitus and history of weight loss. The diagnosis of the renal infection was established through computed tomography and the treatment was based in surgical procedure, with favorable outcome.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Pielonefrite Xantogranulomatosa
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Enfisema
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Nefropatias
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Brasil