Author/Authors :
Ansari, Sajid B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences - Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Nepal , Ahmad, Kaleem B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences - Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Nepal , Dhungel, Kanchan B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences - Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Nepal , Sah, Panna Lal B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences - Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Nepal , Gupta, Mukesh Kumar B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences - Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Nepal , Rauniyar, RK B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences - Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Nepal
Abstract :
Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is an acute necrotizing parenchymal and perirenal infection and is caused by gas-forming organisms. Diabetes mellitus and ureteric obstruction are the predisposing factors for EPN. Computerized tomography (CT) scan is the modality of choice in diagnosing the disease, determining the extent of infection and helps in management. We report a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis in 52 years old man with emphasis on plain radiographic and CT scan findings.
Keywords :
Emphysematous pyelonephritis , Nephrectomy , Computed tomography , Plain radiograph
