Acute pyelonephritis

Case contributed by Rania Adel Anan
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left flank pain

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Female
ct

There is heterogeneous parenchymal enhancement of the superior and inferior poles of the left kidney with mild perinephric fat stranding.

Case Discussion

Findings are suggestive of acute pyelonephritis.

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