Pyonephrosis
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| Specialty | Nephrology |
Pyonephrosis (Greek pyon "pus" + nephros "kidney") is an infection of the kidneys' collecting system. Pus collects in the renal pelvis and causes distension of the kidney. It can cause kidney failure.[1]
Signs and symptoms
The clinical presentation of an affected individual is, but not limited to the following:[2]
- Painful urination
- Fever
- Nausea
Cause
Pyonephrosis is sometimes a complication of kidney stones, which can be a source of persisting infection. It may also occur spontaneously. It can occur as a complication of hydronephrosis or pyelonephritis.[citation needed]
Diagnosis
CECT is investigation of choice.
Treatment
This requires drainage, best performed by ureteral stent placement or nephrostomy.[citation needed] Surgery - Nephrectomy, if the ureter affects - Nephroureterectomy. If the second kidney is not healthy, only drainage of the kidney or puncture nephrostomy is performed.
See also
References
- ↑ "pyonephrosis" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
- ↑ "Symptoms & Causes of Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis) | NIDDK". National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Archived from the original on 27 November 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022. Archived 27 November 2022 at the Wayback Machine
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