Korean J Med.
2009 Jan;76(1):105-109.
A case of septic pulmonary embolism due to pyelonephritis
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea. jspark@dankook.ac.kr
Abstract
- A septic pulmonary embolism (SPE) is a rare disease originating from septic thrombi from a primary site of infection. Pyelonephritis is a rare cause of inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis and SPE. We experienced a case of SPE associated with pyelonephritis, a perirenal abscess, and renal vein and IVC thrombosis in a patient with diabetes mellitus. Prompt antimicrobial therapy led to a successful outcome, with complete resolution of the thrombi. We report a case of SPE due to pyelonephritis with a review of the literature.
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