A Gassy Kidney Complication

Explore the case of a 51-year-old male with diabetes presenting with Fever, leading to a life-threatening kidney infection. Learn key diagnostic clues.

Emphysematous pyelonephritis


A 51-year-old male with diabetes presented with 2 weeks of general malaise and fever. What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Small bowel obstruction
Emphysematous pyelonephritis
Paralytic ileus
Renocolic fistula
Splenic abscess

Acute Kidney Injury, Computed Tomography, Diabetes Mellitus, Emphysematous pyelonephritis, Urosepsis

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