Zhuqin Zhan, Xiaoliang Lin, Guangbo Li, Jinhua Zeng, Dequan Su, Jianying Liao, Qian Shen
RATIONALE: To describe the diagnostic and treatment approaches of renal abscesses complicated with acute pyelonephritis in children. PATIENT CONCERNS: Two children presented with fever, vomiting, and abdominal pain with no typical manifestations, like frequent urination, urgency, dysuria, hematuria, foam urine, and lumbago. Renal abscess complicating acute pyelonephritis was diagnosed by B-ultrasound and computed tomography enhancement. Moreover, inflammatory markers were elevated significantly, but routine blood and urine cultures were repeatedly negative...
December 1, 2023: Medicine (Baltimore)