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Genitourinary System Cases


Emphysematous Pyelitis – Radiological Findings and Differential Diagnosis
1. Definition and Key Features Emphysematous pyelitis: Gas is confined only to the pelvicalyceal system, with no renal parenchymal involvement. Most commonly associated with obstructive urinary tract infections (e.g., stones) and gas-producing bacteria such as E. coli. Frequently seen in diabetic patients. 2. Radiological Findings Plain Radiograph Localized radiolucencies: Fine linear or clustered gas densities projected over the kidney, localized to the renal pelvi


Seasonal Case Recap: Torsion in the Middle of Summer – or Just a Varicocele? Case No: ABD.3.4.003
Yaz ortasında torsiyon şüphesiyle gelen ancak varikosel tanısı alan iki dikkat çekici vaka. / Two striking cases of varicocele misdiagnosed as torsion during the summer.
Dr.Dilek Altınsoy-Radiologist/Founder of @radiologycasediscussion
Jul 29, 20252 min read
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