Diagnostic strategy in evaluation of renal abscess

Journal Article · Tue Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0090-4295(81)90452-0· OSTI ID:5346636

Godec, C J; Tsai, S H; Smith, S J; Cass, A S

The diagnosis of renal abscess is still a challenging problem. Early manifestations are usually nonspecific and nonlocalizing. Clinical picture, laboratory data, and intravenous pyelogram do not always differentiate between inflammatory lesions and neoplastic processes. Two cases with bilateral, metachronous renal abscesses are presented. The use of 111Indium scan is probably the major recent advance used for unmasking this inflammatory lesion. Sonography, computerized tomography scan, and even arteriography are sometimes necessary to establish reliable preoperative diagnosis. The diagnostic strategy for a systematic approach to the lesion is outlined.

• Research Organization: Department of Urology, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• OSTI ID: 5346636
• Journal Information: Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (United States), Vol. 18:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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