Emphysematous pyelonephritis initially presenting as a spontaneous subcapsular hematoma in a diabetic patient

• Main Authors: Ji Won Min (Author), Soon Kyu Lee (Author), Yu Mi Ko (Author), Ki Wook Kwon (Author), Jeong Uk Lim (Author), Yeong Bok Lee (Author), Hye Won Lee (Author), Yoo Dong Won (Author), Young Ok Kim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology, 2014-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a life-threatening infection characterized by the formation of gas. Complications of EPN include septic shock, acute renal failure, and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Spontaneous subcapsular hematoma (SCH) has also been reported as a rare complication o...