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Diabetes, Fever and Flank Pain: Is it Emphysematous Pyelonephritis?

Fever and flank pain in a diabetic patient should raise the suspicion of emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN). The clinical course of EPN can be severe and life threatening, if not recognized and treated promptly. Gas shadows in the renal or perirenal region on plain X-ray, ultrasound, or computed tom...

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Autor principal: Raina, Sujeet
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3893963/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24479029
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2249-4863.104991