Emphysematous Pyelonephritis, Emphysematous Cystitis, and Emphysematous Ureteritis: A Case Report.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2022
Abstract
Emphysematous urinary tract infections (EUTIs) are rare, severe, and suppurative infections affecting various parts of the urinary tract. We report a case of a 75-year-old male presenting with hematuria and generalized weakness with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension. He tested positive for COVID-19 on the second day of hospital admission. A non-contrast-enhanced CT of the abdomen and pelvis revealed gas within the left renal parenchyma, walls of the left ureter, and urinary bladder, establishing the diagnosis of EUTIs. The patient was treated using intravenous antibiotics without any surgical intervention, and four weeks later was stable and transported to long-term acute care (LTAC) facility. DM is the most common risk factor for the development of EUTIs and
Volume
14
Issue
9
First Page
29651
Last Page
29651
ISSN
2168-8184
Published In/Presented At
Campos, J. E., Martinez, P. A., Rangwala, U. S., Fazli, W., & Rey, C. (2022). Emphysematous Pyelonephritis, Emphysematous Cystitis, and Emphysematous Ureteritis: A Case Report. Cureus, 14(9), e29651. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.29651
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
36320986
Department(s)
Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article