Emphysematous perinephric abscess without diabetes or urinary obstruction.

Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare disease seen usually in patients with diabetes mellitus or obstructive uropathy. We report a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis in a male who had no evidence of diabetes or obstructive uropathy. Such an occurrence of emphysematous pyelonephritis without diabetes or obstructive uropathy is very rare. The patient was managed with antibiotics, supportive measures and surgical drainage and he recovered completely.