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A rare cause for recurrent Diabetic Ketoacidosis Emphysematous Pyelonephritis
Journal: University Journal of Medicine and Medical Specialities (Vol.3, No. 1)Publication Date: 2017-02-09
Authors : PANDI CHELVAN;
Page : 63-65
Keywords : :Diabetic ketoacidosis DKA Emphysematous Pyelonephritis EPN Urinary tract;
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Abstract
Emphysematous Pyelonephritis EPN is a rare life threatening necrotizing infection of the renal parenchyma and Perinephric tissue. EPN is characterized by gas formation in the renal parenchyma and its surrounding structures. The predisposing factors are diabetes mellitus and ureteric obstruction. Infections especially urinary tract infections are major predisposing factors for Diabetic KetoAcidosis DKA. We are presenting a case of Emphysematous Pyelonephritis in a diabetic patient who presented with DKA
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