Infected pyelocaliceal diverticulum and sympathetic pleural effusion

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Thoracic Surgery

Background:

• Pyelocaliceal diverticula are rare congenital anomalies of the kidney.
• Infected pyelocaliceal diverticula can lead to complex clinical presentations.

Observation:

• A case of infected pyelocaliceal diverticulum associated with ipsilateral sterile pleural effusion is described.
• This is the first reported instance of this specific clinical association.

Findings:

• Partial excision and drainage of the infected diverticulum were performed.
• The patient experienced a complete resolution of both urinary and pleural effusion findings post-operatively.

Implications:

• This case highlights a rare but significant association between renal and pleural pathology.
• Prompt diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in such cases.