| EPN | Emphysematous pyelonephritis |
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| pyelitis | <nephrology> Inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney. It is attended by pain and tenderness in the loins, irritability of the bladder, remittent fever, bloody or purulent urine, diarrhoea, vomiting and a peculiar pain on flexion of the thigh. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| progressive emphysematous necrosis | <microbiology> A severe form of gangrene (tissue necrosis) caused by Clostridium infection. Also referred to as necrotising subcutaneous infection. Results in death of the subcutaneous tissues and muscle layers. See: necrotising fascitis. (27 Sep 1997) |
| emphysematous | <medicine> Pertaining to, or of the nature of, emphysema; swelled; bloated. Origin: Cf. F. Emphysemateux. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| emphysematous cholecystitis | <radiology> Ring of air in RUQ, Differential diagnosis: pneumatosis coli, lipomatosis of gall bladder (rare!), follow plain X-ray with ultrasound, males (3:1), especially diabetics, usually acalculous, high mortality (12 Dec 1998) |
| emphysematous cystitis | Inflammation of the bladder wall caused by gas-forming bacteria, usually secondary to diabetes mellitus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| emphysematous gangrene | <microbiology> A severe form of gangrene (tissue necrosis) caused by Clostridium infection. Also referred to as necrotising subcutaneous infection. Results in death of the subcutaneous tissues and muscle layers. See: necrotising fascitis. (27 Sep 1997) |
| emphysematous gastritis | <radiology> Rare but severe form of widespread phlegmonous gastritis secondary to, mucosal disruption, ingestion of toxic/corrosive substances (most common), alcohol abuse, trauma, gastric infarction, necrotizing enterocolitis, ulcer X-ray: linear small gas bubbles within grossly thickened wall, may be associated with gas in the portal vein prognosis: leads to cicatrical stenosis, 60-80% mortality (12 Dec 1998) |
| emphysematous phlegmon | <microbiology> A severe form of gangrene (tissue necrosis) caused by Clostridium infection. Also referred to as necrotising subcutaneous infection. Results in death of the subcutaneous tissues and muscle layers. See: necrotising fascitis. (27 Sep 1997) |
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