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Obliterative pyelitis.

M Nino-Murcia1, G W Friedland

  • 1Radiology Service, Palo Alto Veterans Administration Medical Center, CA 94304.

Urologic Radiology
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
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Severe pyelitis, an untreated kidney infection, led to inflammatory masses and complete blockage of the renal pelvis and upper calyx. This case illustrates obliterative pyelitis, a condition seen before antibiotic availability.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Pathology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Pyelitis, an infection of the renal pelvis, can lead to severe complications if left untreated.
  • Understanding the historical context of untreated infections is crucial for appreciating modern medical advancements.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with severe, undiagnosed, and untreated pyelitis.
  • Mural masses were observed in the renal pelvis and the infundibulum of the upper pole calyx.
  • These masses were presumed to be inflammatory in nature.

Findings:

  • The patient developed a severe stricture of the renal pelvis.
  • Complete occlusion of the upper pole calyx was noted.
  • The clinical presentation is consistent with obliterative pyelitis.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential severity of untreated pyelitis and its pathological consequences.
  • It serves as a historical example of obliterative pyelitis, a condition rarely seen post-antibiotic era.
  • The findings underscore the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment of kidney infections.