Abstract |
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is a rare chronic renal infection of unknown pathogenesis characterized by replacement of renal parenchyma by lipid filled macrophages frequently associated with an enlarged, non-functioning kidney and an obstructing calculus. We report a case of a 45 year old non diabetic female who presented with gradually enlarging renal mass with extensive retroperitoneal involvement and a non-functioning kidney with no evidence of obstructing stone or fat density and simulating malignancy. She was diagnosed as stage III Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis and managed with radical nephrectomy with favourable outcome.
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Authors | Saifullah Khalid, Sufian Zaheer, Samreen Zaheer, Ibne Ahmad, Mohd Khalid |
Journal | South Asian journal of cancer
(South Asian J Cancer)
Vol. 2
Issue 1
Pg. 4
(Jan 2013)
ISSN: 2278-330X [Print] India |
PMID | 24455529
(Publication Type: Case Reports)
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