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Pyonephrosis MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Pyonephrosis
Tree Number(s)
C12.050.351.968.419.307.500
C12.200.777.419.307.500
C12.950.419.307.500
Unique ID
D053018
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D053018
Scope Note
Distention of KIDNEY with the presence of PUS and suppurative destruction of the renal parenchyma. It is often associated with renal obstruction and can lead to total or nearly total loss of renal function.
Entry Term(s)
Hydronephrosis, Infected
Public MeSH Note
2007; see PYELONEPHRITIS 1984-2006
History Note
2007; use PYELONEPHRITIS 1984-2006
Date Established
2007/01/01
Date of Entry
2006/07/05
Revision Date
2021/06/30
Pyonephrosis Preferred
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