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Renal or perinephric abscess

Abscesso renal ou perinéfrico

Category

Definition

A collection of purulent material in the kidney substance and/or around the kidneys. Usually due to bacterial infection. Minor: Origin can be haematogenous or ascending infection.

Index Terms

Renal or perinephric abscesskidney abscessnephritic abscessperinephric abscessperirenal abscessrenal abscessStaphylococcal kidney abscessCarbuncle of kidneyrenal carbuncleNephropyosisPurulent perinephritisRenal cortical abscess