May 11, 2023 · It is a relatively benign entity and needs accurate differentiation from the far more serious emphysematous pyelonephritis, which is gas production from an infection in the renal …

Sep 8, 2025 · Abdominal radiographs may demonstrate obstructing urinary tract calculi and occasionally may demonstrate gas within the collecting system (emphysematous pyelonephritis).

Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare but life-threatening necrotizing infection of the kidney caused by gas-forming bacteria. Although it can present a fulminant clinical picture of sepsis, …

Evidence of renal parenchymal destruction on both sides and extensive perirenal fat stranding. Features are those of severe bilateral emphysematous pyelonephritis. Free fluid is noted in the …

Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a life-threatening infectious disease of the renal parenchyma caused by gas-producing bacteria. Up to 90% of the cases occur in patients with poorly …

Findings on the abdominal radiograph are suggestive of gas formation within the right kidney, which was confirmed on CT. Early treatment is essential as emphysematous pyelonephritis …

Case Discussion Initial plain CT scan showed air in the renal collecting system, ureter and urinary bladder, consistent with emphysematous pyelitis (relatively benign entity).

Feb 8, 2025 · Calcification and a staghorn calculus can be better delineated on CT scan. There is also a more focal form of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis, where a small low attenuation …

The CT showed class 1 Huang-Tseng CT classification. The patient was treated non-operatively by intravenous antibiotics and insertion of a left ureteric stent although she needed intensive …