J Korean Radiol Soc.  1986 Dec;22(6):1072-1076. 10.3348/jkrs.1986.22.6.1072.

A case of emphysematous pyelonephritis with emphysematous cystitis

• Lee HW
• Jeong RH
• Kim JH
• Choi DH

• KMID: 2462261
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1986.22.6.1072

Abstract

Emphysematous pyelonephritis is rare but frequently fatal disease that usually occures in diabetic patients, 6cases having been reported in Korea. We have experienced a case of simultaneously occuring emphysematouspyelonephritis and emphysematous cystitis in 54 years old female patient, which have never been reported in Korea,and got satisfactory improvement with medical treatment.

MeSH Terms

Cystitis*
Female
Humans
Korea
Pyelonephritis*