Concurrent emphysematous pyelonephritis and thigh necrotizing fasciitis after intramuscular administration of diclofenac
Joint Authors
Amiri, Fatimah Shamekhi
Foroughi, Alireza
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 25, Issue 6 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1263-1265, 3 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2014-12-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rapidly progressive, life-threatening soft tissue infection.
NF may result from any injury to the skin or from hematogenous spread.
However, concurrent emphysematous pyelonephritis and necrotizing fasciitis of the left thigh has not been reported.
We report a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis and necrotizing fasciitis of the left thigh after intramuscular administration of diclofenac that improved with aggressive management including broad-spectrum antibiotics, nephrectomy and surgical intervention.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Amiri, Fatimah Shamekhi& Foroughi, Alireza. 2014. Concurrent emphysematous pyelonephritis and thigh necrotizing fasciitis after intramuscular administration of diclofenac. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 25, no. 6, pp.1263-1265.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Amiri, Fatimah Shamekhi& Foroughi, Alireza. Concurrent emphysematous pyelonephritis and thigh necrotizing fasciitis after intramuscular administration of diclofenac. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 25, no. 6 (Dec. 2014), pp.1263-1265.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-431516
American Medical Association (AMA)
Amiri, Fatimah Shamekhi& Foroughi, Alireza. Concurrent emphysematous pyelonephritis and thigh necrotizing fasciitis after intramuscular administration of diclofenac. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2014. Vol. 25, no. 6, pp.1263-1265.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-431516
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 1265
Record ID
BIM-431516