Emphysematous pyelonephritis

Case contributed by Susana Rico Gala
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Exacerbated chronic renal failure.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

CT A/P

ct

Enlargement of the left kidney with abundant gas in the parenchyma. The gas extends through the left renal vein and into the perirenal space. There is a pelvis ureter lithiasis that has caused an obstructive uropathy. 

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