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Acute lobar nephronia: a case report

S C Chen1, S K Lee, T Lee

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Veterans General Hospital-Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi = Chinese Medical Journal; Free China Ed
|December 1, 1993
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Acute lobar nephronia (ALN), an infection causing a renal mass, presents with fever and flank pain. Imaging like CT scans aids diagnosis, and serial ultrasounds monitor treatment effectiveness.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Radiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Acute lobar nephronia (ALN), also known as acute focal bacterial nephritis (AFBN), is a focal renal infection without liquefaction.
  • It presents with symptoms such as fever, flank pain, or back pain.

Observation:

  • Diagnostic imaging modalities include sonography, computed tomography (CT), and nuclear medicine.
  • Uroradiographic findings can resemble renal abscess or neoplasm, necessitating careful differentiation.

Findings:

  • Renal sonography and CT are effective and cost-efficient for diagnosing ALN.
  • CT is considered the most effective and least costly diagnostic method.

Implications:

  • Accurate diagnosis distinguishes ALN from other renal masses, guiding appropriate management.

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  • Serial sonograms are valuable for monitoring patient response to antibiotic therapy.