Diabetes, Fever and Flank Pain: Is it Emphysematous Pyelonephritis?
Fever and flank pain in a diabetic patient should raise the suspicion of emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN). The clinical course of EPN can be severe and life threatening, if not recognized and treated promptly. Gas shadows in the renal or perirenal region on plain X-ray, ultrasound, or computed tom...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2012;volume=1;issue=2;spage=157;epage=159;aulast=Raina |