Abstract
Acute Pyelonephritis with Perinephric Stranding on CT
Highlights
Empty Line Calibri Size 12 History of present illness: A 54-year old female presented to the emergency department with complaints of fevers, dysuria, urinary frequency, and diffuse abdominal pain
Due to the location of pain and patient’s reported history of nephrolithiasis, a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and pelvis with intravenous (IV) contrast was ordered because the physician felt this could best work up both of these possible conditions
Acute pyelonephritis (APN) is a bacterial infection of the renal parenchyma which can present with a spectrum of symptoms including flank pain, high-grade fever, vomiting, and urinary tract symptoms.[1,2]
Summary
Journal Journal of Education and Teaching in Emergency Medicine, 3(1) Acute Pyelonephritis with Perinephric Stranding on CT *University of California, Irvine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Orange, CA
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