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KMID : 0882420090760010105
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Korean Journal of Medicine
2009 Volume.76 No. 1 p.105 ~ p.109
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A case of septic pulmonary embolism due to pyelonephritis
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Lee Ho-Youn
Kim Nam-Hee
Kim Ji-Hwan
Kim Do-Hyung
Kim Youn-Seup
Jee Young-Koo
Park Jae-Seuk
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Abstract
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A septic pulmonary embolism (SPE) is a rare disease originating from septic thrombi from a primary site of infection. Pyelonephritis is a rare cause of inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis and SPE. We experienced a case of SPE associated with pyelonephritis, a perirenal abscess, and renal vein and IVC thrombosis in a patient with diabetes mellitus. Prompt antimicrobial therapy led to a successful outcome, with complete resolution of the thrombi. We report a case of SPE due to pyelonephritis with a review of the literature.
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KEYWORD
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Sepsis, Pulmonary embolism, Pyelonephritis, Diabetes mellitus
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