Concurrent bilateral emphysematous pyelonephritis and secondary iliopsoas abscess extending to thigh muscles with profuse rectal bleeding. A rare case scenario.

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IntroductionBilateral emphysematous pyelonephritis is exceedingly rare.Case presentationA 56 year old diabetic male presented with high grade fever 40o c, chills, and bilateral loin pain since two weeks a picture of septic shock. CT showed bilateral emphysematous pyelonephritis, the left kidney was smaller in size, the right renal unit showed marked hydronephrosis, right iliopsoas abscess extending to the thigh. The patient was managed by bilateral nephrostomy tubes and two retroperitoneal drains. Initially, the patient recovered, but the general condition deteriorated and profuse rectal bleeding occurred. Colonoscopy showed bleeding colonic mucosa.ConclusionBilateral emphysematous pyelonephritis is devastating disease that should be managed promptly to avoid septic shock.