Timely diagnosis of emphysematous pyelitis by point-of-care ultrasound in an outpatient setting prevented infection spread: a case report and review of the literature

Timely diagnosis of emphysematous pyelitis by point-of-care ultrasound in an outpatient setting prevented infection spread: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Emphysematous pyelitis represents the initial stage of emphysematous pyelonephritis, a rare and potentially life-threatening necrotizing renal infection caused by gas-forming bacteria. Diabetes mellitus and/or lithiasis constitute significant risk factors for such conditions. Ren...

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Main Authors: Octavio J. Salgado, Angela M. Vidal, Abhilash Koratala, Zoila K. Salazar-Torres, Hermel M. Espinosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Emphysematous pyelitis
E. coli
Renal POCUS CT findings
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05361-5
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