Case Report

Culture-Negative Bilateral Emphysematous Pyelonephritis Presented as Acute Renal Failure and Managed Medically Only

Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a life-threatening infection especially seen in patients with poorly-controlled diabetes mellitus. Imaging modalities (preferably computed tomography) are required to establish the diagnosis. Treatment modalities include volume resuscitation, broad-spectrum antibiotics, percutaneous drainage, and, as a last resort, nephrectomy. We present a case of a 46-year-old female who had…