Accepted at 4:50 p.m. Apr, 29, 2024 by thomas.holmes
Author: taylordugan
Co-authors: herstein.jacob
Related Note: 1553043297790
Rationale for change

Came across this question today. Diagnostic imaging of choice for perinephric abscess is ct abdomen with contrast. I edited this card to reflect this. They specifically made it a point to say that u/s was used for screening but CT abdomen w contrast was used for confirmation of diagnosis.
Source: AMBOSS - SA 2024 block 3

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- Ultrasound can be used for screening, but CT is diagnostic!
- Drain it + same abx as pyelo, just longer (14 days)
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