An interesting case report- Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis masquerading as a tumour
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 9
Abstract
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of kidney accounting for 1% of cases of pyelonephritis. We report a case in a 67 year old male patient who was diagnosed as emphysematous pyelonephritis and underwent right sided nephrectomy. On histopathological examination it was diagnosed as Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis. Patient recovered well and had no complaints during his follow up visits. Keywords: Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP), Proteus, Escherichia coli, pseudomonas, nephrolithiasis, foamy histiocytes.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Vinutha Gali, Dr. Hemalatha G, Dr. Natarajan Suresh
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