Septic pulmonary embolism associated with renal abscess: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Septic pulmonary embolism (SPE) is a rare condition that is difficult to diagnose.


OBJECTIVE
To describe the clinical course and diagnosis of a patient with SPE.


METHODS
We report on a case of SPE diagnosed in the emergency department and review the current literature.


CONCLUSIONS
The diagnosis of SPE can be made using computed tomography scan. Early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy are important factors for the control of the infection.
Günalp
Müge
M
Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
Gürler
Serdar
S
Polat
Onur
O
Demirkan
Arda
A
D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D004926:Escherichia coli; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D018805:Sepsis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology