Perirenal abscess as a cause of intrauterine fetal death: A case report

Urinary tract infection is one of the most common causes of hospital admission during pregnancy. We present a 27 years old woman who was at 28 weeks of pregnancy and she urinary tract infection developed to acute pyelonephritis. This condition developed to form perirenal abscess and intrauterine fetus death. Computed tomography scan showed right perirenal abscess. Ultrasonography is the imaging modality of choice during pregnancy because of its lack of ionizing radiation. Our patient developed perirenal abscess as a complication of untreated acute pyelonephritis. Pyelonephritis during pregnancy is considered a serious condition and should be treated promptly.