Acute pyelonephritis?
Uncomplicated patient = no imaging indicated
Complicated patient such as: diabetes, immunocompromised, prior renal surgery, prior stones or not responding to therapy = CT abdomen with, and possibly without, contrast (e.g. if history of stone), possibly renal ultrasound or MRI abdomen with contrast
Educational purposes for licensed providers.
Note to Patients:
Radiology is a very large and ever changing field and this post is to help your provider. When combined with a thorough history and physical exam, this information can be very useful. Your provider is best suited to answer specific questions regarding this post.
A provider is usually a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Medical Doctor.
Of course, this is not a substitute for medical care.
