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Archive | ISSUE: , Volume: Jan-Mar-2021

Emphysematous Pyelonephritis in a 45 year old Nigerian Diabetic patient


Author:Egbi O.G

published date:2021-Jul-04

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Abstract

Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare and severe infection of the renal parenchymal and perinephric tissues usually characterized by gas formation. It is more common in females and occurs almost exclusively on the background of diabetes mellitus. EP could be severe and sometimes, life threatening, requiring drainage and occasionally, nephrectomy. There is a dearth of literature on EP in Nigeria. This report describes a middle aged Nigerian female with features of EP and hyperglycinemia who was successfully managed conservatively. The diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic considerations of EP are highlighted,

Keywords: Diabetes, emphysematous pyelonephritis, hyperglycaemia, Nigeria,

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