A silent journey from kidney to lungs: pyelonephritis triggering septic pulmonary embolism – a rare case report from Nepal

SPE should be suspected in patients with extrapulmonary infections presenting with pulmonary nodules or cavitation, particularly when CT shows feeding vessel signs. Prompt diagnosis, removal of infectious sources, and early, appropriate antibiotic therapy are essential to improve patient outcomes.

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Annals of Medicine and Surgery
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2025-11-21
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https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000004307
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Infectious Disease Case Reports and Treatments
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A silent journey from kidney to lungs: pyelonephritis triggering septic pulmonary embolism – a rare case report from Nepal

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A silent journey from kidney to lungs: pyelonephritis triggering septic pulmonary embolism – a rare case report from Nepal

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Abstract

SPE should be suspected in patients with extrapulmonary infections presenting with pulmonary nodules or cavitation, particularly when CT shows feeding vessel signs. Prompt diagnosis, removal of infectious sources, and early, appropriate antibiotic therapy are essential to improve patient outcomes.

Annals of Medicine and SurgeryVol. 88(1)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur (IN), Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology (NP), Nepal Development Research Institute (NP), All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal (IN), Mercy Hospital (US), Mercy Hospital (US), Mercy Hospital (US), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (IN), B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (NP)
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