- Papillary necrosis is an infection of the renal pyramids in association with vascular disease of the kidney or urinary tract obstruction. Acute renal failure with oliguria or anuria can occur.
- Risk factors include diabetes, sickle cell disease, alcoholism, and vascular disease.
- Hematuria, flank or abdominal pain, chills, and fever are common symptoms.
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