Pyonephrosis
| Pyonephrosis | |
|---|---|
| Classification and external resources | |
| Specialty | urology |
| ICD-10 | N13.6 |
| ICD-9-CM | 590.0, 590.1, 590.8 |
| eMedicine | med/2851 |
| MeSH | C12.777.419.570.643.790 |
Pyonephrosis (Greek pyon "pus" + nephros "kidney") is an infection of the kidneys' collecting system. Pus collects in the renal pelvis and causes distension of the kidney.
It can cause kidney failure.[1]
Causes
Pyonephrosis is sometimes a complication of kidney stones, which can be a source of persisting infection. It may also occur spontaneously. It can occur as a complication of hydronephrosis or pyelonephritis.
Treatment
This requires drainage, best performed by ureteral stent placement or nephrostomy.
See also
References
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