Renal emphysema

Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 2 Aug 2021

Renal emphysema, or intrarenal gas, refers to the presence of gas within the kidney, with or without extension to the urinary tract.
It is a rare finding and only a few differentials need to be considered 1:

Cases and figures

  • Case 1: emphysematous pyelonephritis
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