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==Overview==


'''Pyonephrosis''' ([[Greek language|Greek]] ''pyon'' "pus" + ''nephros'' "kidney") is an infection of the renal collecting system. [[Pus]] collects in the [[renal pelvis]] and causes distension of the [[kidney]]. This requires drainage, best performed by [[nephrostomy]].
==Related Chapters==
 
Pyonephrosis is sometimes a complication of renal stones, which can be a source of persisting infection. It may also occur spontaneously.
 
==See also==
[[pyelonephritis]]
[[pyelonephritis]]
[[nephrotic syndrome]]
[[nephrotic syndrome]]


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Revision as of 13:01, 28 September 2012

Pyonephrosis
ICD-10 N13.6
ICD-9 590.0, 590.1, 590.8
MeSH C12.777.419.570.643.790

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