Emphysematous pyelonephritis: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Rare gas-forming infection nearly always occurring in pts w/ [[DM]] and obstruction | |||
**Pts appear toxic and [[septic]]; nephrectomy may be required | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
Revision as of 21:30, 22 February 2015
Background
- Rare gas-forming infection nearly always occurring in pts w/ DM and obstruction
- Pts appear toxic and septic; nephrectomy may be required
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Dysuria
- Genitourinary infection
- Acute cystitis ("UTI")
- Pyelonephritis
- Urethritis
- Chronic cystitis
- Infected nephrolithiasis
- Prostatitis
- Epididymitis
- Renal abscess/perinephric abscess
- Emphysematous pyelonephritis
- Nephrolithiasis
- Urethral issue
- Urethritis
- Urolithiasis
- Urethral foreign body
- Urethral diverticulum
- Allergic reaction (contact dermatitis)
- Chemical irritation
- Urethral stricture or obstruction
- Trauma to vagina, urethra, or bladder
- Gynecologic
- Vaginitis/cervicitis
- PID
- Genital herpes
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Fistula
- Cystocele
- Other
- Diverticulitis
- Interstitial cystitis
- Behavioral symptom without detectable pathology