J Korean Soc Emerg Med.  2011 Oct;22(5):584-587.

A Case of Emphysematous Pyelonephritis Associated with Emphysematous Ureteritis and Cystitis

• Choi I
• Kang T
• Kim H
• Oh S
• Cho S
• Lee S
• Ryu S

Abstract

Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a necrotizing infection of the renal parenchyma and its surrounding tissues that results in the accumulation of gas in the renal parenchyma, collecting system or perinephric tissue. EPN is a potentially life-threatening condition, which is most commonly associated with poorly controlled diabetes. We describe a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis associated with emphysematous ureteritis and cystitis in a 68-year-old diabetic woman, who was cured with medical treatment and surgical intervention.

Keyword

Emphysematous pyelonephritis; Ureteritis; Cystitis

MeSH Terms

Aged
Cystitis
Female
Humans
Pyelonephritis
Ureter