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[Encrusted pyelitis. Lithiasic disease with infectious etiology]

P Moreno Arcas1, F J Anglada Curado, R Prieto Castro

  • 1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Regional Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba.

Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|March 20, 2002
PubMed

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Encrusted pyelitis, a rare infectious kidney stone disease, is challenging to diagnose. It primarily affects immunosuppressed individuals, including kidney transplant recipients, and requires careful clinical observation and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Urology

Background:

  • Encrusted pyelitis is a rare lithiasic disease with an infectious etiology, often caused by Corynebacterium Group D.
  • The condition poses diagnostic challenges and predominantly affects immunosuppressed patients, particularly those with renal transplants.

Observation:

  • Two new cases of encrusted pyelitis are presented.
  • One case involved a patient with a transplanted kidney, while the other occurred in a patient with native kidneys.

Findings:

  • The study highlights the diagnostic difficulties associated with encrusted pyelitis.
  • Clinical features and available therapeutic options for this condition are discussed.

Implications:

  • Increased awareness of encrusted pyelitis is crucial for early diagnosis in at-risk populations.
  • Further research into optimal therapeutic strategies for encrusted pyelitis is warranted.

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