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Paranephric abscess: a changing concept.

K U Laval, W Lutzeyer

    European Urology
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Paranephric abscesses are now mainly caused by primary kidney infections, not staphylococcus. Diagnosis remains challenging due to slow progression and non-specific symptoms, impacting patient prognosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Urology

    Background:

    • The introduction of antibiotics has significantly altered the causes of paranephric abscess.
    • While antibiotic use has decreased the frequency of paranephric abscesses, their prognosis has not improved.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To retrospectively analyze 20 cases of paranephric abscess to understand current etiological factors and diagnostic challenges.
    • To identify the primary causes and common symptoms of paranephric abscess in the antibiotic era.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case study analysis of 20 patients diagnosed with paranephric abscess.
    • Review of patient records to identify etiological factors, clinical presentation, and associated conditions.

    Main Results:

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    • The primary cause has shifted from Staphylococcus aureus hematogenous infection to primary kidney infections.
    • Common presenting symptoms include abdominal pain, malaise, low-grade fever, flank pain, and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
    • Associated conditions frequently observed include silent kidney infections, kidney stones with pyonephrosis, and diabetes mellitus.

    Conclusions:

    • Paranephric abscess etiology has evolved, with primary kidney infections now being the predominant cause.
    • The disease presents diagnostic difficulties due to insidious onset and nonspecific symptoms, necessitating high clinical suspicion.
    • Effective management requires early diagnosis and treatment, often in the context of underlying renal pathology or diabetes.