[Imaging in urinary tract infections in adults].

Uncomplicated infection of the urinary tract is frequent and usually resolves rapidly with treatment and imaging is unnecessary. Progression to complex infection often occurs in patients with predisposing factors. Imaging assists in evaluating the extent of disease, plays a role in directing therapy and guides interventional procedures if necessary.

[Cortical septic osteitis: two cases].

Cortical septic osteitis is defined as a predominant or exclusive infection of the cortex which may lead to diagnosis pitfalls. With the two cases presented here, principal radiological features allowing a correct diagnosis are recalled.