Renal and perirenal abscesses

Journal Article · Tue Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · Infect. Dis. Clin. North Am.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6289393

Patterson, J E; Andriole, V T

Our knowledge of the spectrum of renal abscesses has increased as a result of more sensitive radiologic techniques. The classification of intrarenal abscess now includes acute focal bacterial nephritis and acute multifocal bacterial nephritis, as well as the previously recognized renal cortical abscess, renal corticomedullary abscess, and xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis. In general, the clinical presentation of these entities does not differentiate them; various radiographic studies can distinguish them, however. The intrarenal abscess is usually treated successfully with antibiotic therapy alone. Antistaphylococcal therapy is indicated for the renal cortical abscess, whereas therapy directed against the common gram-negative uropathogens is indicated for most of the other entities. The perinephric abscess is often an elusive diagnosis, has a more serious prognosis, and is more difficult to treat. Drainage of the abscess and sometimes partial or complete nephrectomy are required for resolution. 73 references.

• Research Organization: Yale Univ. School of Medicine, New Haven, CT (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6289393
• Journal Information: Infect. Dis. Clin. North Am.; (United States), Journal Name: Infect. Dis. Clin. North Am.; (United States) Vol. 1:4; ISSN XY898
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ABSCESSES
BIOLOGY
BODY
DIAGNOSIS
DISEASES
DOCUMENT TYPES
KIDNEYS
MEDICINE
NEPHRECTOMY
NEPHRITIS
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
RADIOBIOLOGY
RADIOLOGY
RADIOTHERAPY
REVIEWS
SURGERY
THERAPY
UROGENITAL SYSTEM DISEASES