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Pyonephrosis epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
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Although an uncommon condition overall, pyonephrosis has been reported in neonates, children, as well as adults, indicating it can develop in any age group.
Epidemiology and demographics
Epidemiology and demographics
Although an uncommon condition overall, pyonephrosis has been reported in neonates, children, as well as adults, indicating it can develop in any age group.[1] The incidence is greater in people with immunosuppression (e.g., patients on steroids, organ transplant recipients, HIV AIDS), diabetes mellitus, and nephrolithiasis. No gender preponderance has been reported.
References
References
- ↑ Tamburrini S, Lugarà M, Iannuzzi M, Cesaro E, De Simone F, Del Biondo D; et al. (2021). “Pyonephrosis Ultrasound and Computed Tomography Features: A Pictorial Review”. Diagnostics (Basel). 11 (2). doi:10.3390/diagnostics11020331. PMC 7921924 Check
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