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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[File:2605 The Bladder.jpg|thumb|Anatomy of the bladder (male)]] | [[File:2605 The Bladder.jpg|thumb|Anatomy of the bladder (male)]] | ||
[File:Prostatelead.jpg|thumb|Prostate anatomy]] | [[File:Prostatelead.jpg|thumb|Prostate anatomy]] | ||
{{UTI types}} | {{UTI types}} | ||
==Evaluation== | |||
{{Perinephric vs Renal Abscess}} | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== |
Latest revision as of 10:32, 2 May 2020
Background
Genitourinary infection
"UTI" frequently refers specifically to acute cystitis, but may also be used as a general term for all urinary infections; use location-specific diagnosis.
- Renal/perirenal
- Ureteral
- Infected urolithiasis
- Bladder
- Acute cystitis ("UTI")
- Chronic cystitis
- Urethra/periurethra
Evaluation
Perinephric vs renal abscess
Perinephric | Renal | |
Necrotic Area | Perinephric fat between the renal cortex and Gerota's fascia | Renal parenchyma |
Cause | Pyelonephritis (majority) | Pyelonephritis (vast majority) |
Risk of morbidity | Higher | Lower |