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Emphysematous pyelitis: findings in five patients.

C Roy1, D D Pfleger, C M Tuchmann

  • 1Department of Radiology, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg-Hôpital Civil, 1 place de l'hôpital, BP 426, 67091 Strasbourg, France. catherine.roy@chru-strabourg.fr

Radiology
|March 7, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Emphysematous pyelitis (EP) is a rare, benign condition characterized by gas in the urinary collecting system. Imaging, particularly CT scans, helps distinguish EP from emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN), with excellent recovery after medical treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Urology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Emphysematous pyelitis (EP) is infrequently reported in radiological literature.
  • Previous studies often group EP with other gas-forming renal entities like emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the distinct imaging findings of EP.
  • To differentiate EP from EPN based on imaging characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of five cases with EP.
  • Detailed review of computed tomography (CT) findings.
  • Comparison of imaging features between EP and EPN.

Main Results:

  • CT is effective in visualizing gas within the urinary collecting system, indicative of EP.

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  • Distinct imaging patterns differentiate EP from EPN.
  • All five cases showed excellent recovery with medical management.

    • Conclusions:

    • Emphysematous pyelitis is a benign condition with a favorable prognosis.
    • Accurate radiological differentiation from EPN is crucial for appropriate management.
    • Prompt medical treatment leads to rapid and complete recovery.