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Acute focal bacterial nephritis refers to a renal mass caused by acute focal infection. We report a case of acute focal bacterial nephritis, herein. The case was in a 56-year-old woman, who was hospitalized with the chief complaint of left flank pain, chills and fever. Intravenous pyelography suggested the presence of a mass in the upper pole of the left kidney. Ultrasonography showed a hypoechoic mass, CT scan revealed a round, low density mass. Antibiotic therapy resulted in resolution of symptoms, and a follow-up CT scan and ultrasonography showed complete resolution of the renal mass.
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PMID:[A case of acute focal bacterial nephritis]. 230 87

Acute lobar nephronia (ALN), a term analogous to acute lobar pneumonia, refers to a renal mass caused by acute focal infection without liquefaction. An alternative term is acute focal bacterial nephritis (AFBN). Fever, flank pain or back pain are the most frequently encountered clinical characteristics. Imaging modalities used to establish a definite diagnosis of acute lobar nephronia included sonography, computed tomography and nuclear medicine. Uroradiographic findings in this condition can mimic a renal abscess or neoplasm. Further distinction between acute lobar nephronia and other renal masses is aided by the appropriate use of renal sonography and computerized tomography is the most effective and least costly method in diagnosis. Serial sonograms can be used to monitor response to antibiotic therapy. Clinical and uroradiographic characteristics of a six year-old female patient with acute lobar nephronia are presented, along with a review of literature.
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PMID:Acute lobar nephronia: a case report. 829 44