title: Renal carbuncle: diagnosis and management.
abstract: Six cases of renal carbuncle are presented. Nonstaphylococcal carbuncles now greatly outnumber those of staphylococcal origin. Diagnostic modalities are discussed. No radiologic or laboratory investigation is specific, but the diagnosis should be suspected in most cases if adequate attention is given the patient's signs and symptoms. Surgical treatment is recommended.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002270:Carbuncle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014463:Ultrasonography