[Emphysematous pyelitis and pyelonephritis: unrecognized clinical entities].
A case of emphysematous pyelitis occurring in an old diabetic woman is described. The data of the literature about the pathologic agents, the epidemiology and the physiopathology of the disease are reviewed. The approach for diagnosis and the therapy are discussed.
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Service de médecine interne, C.H.U.-Vésale, Montigny-le-Tilleul.
Deger
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Dekoninck
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Vanhaeverbeek
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications; D003928:Diabetic Nephropathies / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D004646:Emphysema / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011702:Pyelitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Pyélite et pyélonéphrite emphysémateuses: entités cliniques méconnues.