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Medica Jadertina, Vol. 42 No. 3-4, 2012.

Professional paper

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis - case report

Dario Nakić ; Opća bolnica Zadar, Odjel za unutarnje bolesti, Odsjek za nefrologiju
Boris Bilić ; Opća bolnica Zadar, Odjel za radiologiju
Dragan Klarić ; Opća bolnica Zadar, Odjel za unutarnje bolesti, Odsjek za nefrologiju
Danijela Santini-Dušević ; Opća bolnica Zadar, Odjel za unutarnje bolesti, Odsjek za nefrologiju
Lada Gilić-Šipicki ; Opća bolnica Zadar, Odjel za unutarnje bolesti, Odsjek za nefrologiju
Kristina Marović ; Opća bolnica Zadar, Odjel za unutarnje bolesti, Odsjek za nefrologiju

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Abstract

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XPN) is an uncommon and distinct type of chronic pyelonephritis. It is characterized by a destructive mass that invades the renal parenchyma and the exact etiology is still unknown. XPN is most frequently confused with renal carcinoma in its clinical presentation and radiographic appearance. Nephrectomy is still the criterion standard for XPN treatment, and medical therapy has proven sufficient for XPN treatment in only a handful of cases. We report a case of a patient with focal XPN with characteristic radiological findings and immediate response to standard antibiotic treatment
avoiding unnecessary nephrectomy and preserving renal function.

Keywords

pyelonephritis; xanthogranulomatous, renal carcinoma; nephrectomy

Hrčak ID:

95490

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/95490

Publication date:

28.12.2012.

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