Emphysematous Pyelonephritis and Concurrent Emphysematous Osteomyelitis
We present a rare case of emphysematous pyelonephritis complicated by secondary emphysematous osteomyelitis, likely resulting from the hematogenous spread of Escherichia coli in a patient with multiple comorbid conditions. Early identification of computed tomography findings and prompt initiation of...
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American College of Physicians
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| description | We present a rare case of emphysematous pyelonephritis complicated by secondary emphysematous osteomyelitis, likely resulting from the hematogenous spread of Escherichia coli in a patient with multiple comorbid conditions. Early identification of computed tomography findings and prompt initiation of therapy resulted in a favorable outcome. This case underscores the importance of rapid diagnosis and intervention in patients with complex comorbid conditions, because early treatment can significantly improve outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dc8e235dea8b4e2ea9d57aede3e802d92025-08-20T03:08:17ZengAmerican College of PhysiciansAnnals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases2767-76642025-05-014510.7326/aimcc.2024.1373Emphysematous Pyelonephritis and Concurrent Emphysematous OsteomyelitisFarha Ahmed Karlath0Mohamad Al Kateb1Richard Ellison21Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases & Immunology, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts2Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases & Immunology, Sandoval Regional Medical Center, Rio Rancho, New Mexico1Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases & Immunology, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MassachusettsWe present a rare case of emphysematous pyelonephritis complicated by secondary emphysematous osteomyelitis, likely resulting from the hematogenous spread of Escherichia coli in a patient with multiple comorbid conditions. Early identification of computed tomography findings and prompt initiation of therapy resulted in a favorable outcome. This case underscores the importance of rapid diagnosis and intervention in patients with complex comorbid conditions, because early treatment can significantly improve outcomes.https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/aimcc.2024.1373 |
| spellingShingle | Farha Ahmed Karlath Mohamad Al Kateb Richard Ellison Emphysematous Pyelonephritis and Concurrent Emphysematous Osteomyelitis Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases |
| title | Emphysematous Pyelonephritis and Concurrent Emphysematous Osteomyelitis |
| title_full | Emphysematous Pyelonephritis and Concurrent Emphysematous Osteomyelitis |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Emphysematous Pyelonephritis and Concurrent Emphysematous Osteomyelitis |
| title_short | Emphysematous Pyelonephritis and Concurrent Emphysematous Osteomyelitis |
| title_sort | emphysematous pyelonephritis and concurrent emphysematous osteomyelitis |
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