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Top Differential Diagnoses
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Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Chronic atrophic pyelonephritis
Definitions
- Renal scarring and shrinkage secondary to multiple episodes of acute pyelonephritis
- Most cases secondary to vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)
- Renal scarring and shrinkage secondary to multiple episodes of acute pyelonephritis
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General Features
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CT Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
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CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
- Vernuccio F et al: CT imaging of acute and chronic pyelonephritis: a practical guide for emergency radiologists. Emerg Radiol. 27(5):561-7, 2020
- Expert Panel on Urologic Imaging et al: ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Acute Pyelonephritis. J Am Coll Radiol. 15(11S):S232-9, 2018
- Tullus K: Vesicoureteric reflux in children. Lancet. 385(9965):371-9, 2015
- Lim R: Vesicoureteral reflux and urinary tract infection: evolving practices and current controversies in pediatric imaging. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 192(5):1197-208, 2009
- Craig WD et al: Pyelonephritis: radiologic-pathologic review. Radiographics. 28(1):255-77; quiz 327-8, 2008
- Khati NJ et al: The role of ultrasound in renal insufficiency: the essentials. Ultrasound Q. 21(4):227-44, 2005
- Berrocal T et al: Anomalies of the distal ureter, bladder, and urethra in children: embryologic, radiologic, and pathologic features. Radiographics. 22(5):1139-64, 2002
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Chronic atrophic pyelonephritis
Definitions
- Renal scarring and shrinkage secondary to multiple episodes of acute pyelonephritis
- Most cases secondary to vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)
- Renal scarring and shrinkage secondary to multiple episodes of acute pyelonephritis
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
- Vernuccio F et al: CT imaging of acute and chronic pyelonephritis: a practical guide for emergency radiologists. Emerg Radiol. 27(5):561-7, 2020
- Expert Panel on Urologic Imaging et al: ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Acute Pyelonephritis. J Am Coll Radiol. 15(11S):S232-9, 2018
- Tullus K: Vesicoureteric reflux in children. Lancet. 385(9965):371-9, 2015
- Lim R: Vesicoureteral reflux and urinary tract infection: evolving practices and current controversies in pediatric imaging. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 192(5):1197-208, 2009
- Craig WD et al: Pyelonephritis: radiologic-pathologic review. Radiographics. 28(1):255-77; quiz 327-8, 2008
- Khati NJ et al: The role of ultrasound in renal insufficiency: the essentials. Ultrasound Q. 21(4):227-44, 2005
- Berrocal T et al: Anomalies of the distal ureter, bladder, and urethra in children: embryologic, radiologic, and pathologic features. Radiographics. 22(5):1139-64, 2002
