Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis in renal transplant recipient.

Abstract

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is reported in the native kidney of a renal allograft recipient. Immunoglobulin deposition in the transplant kidney in the absence of cell-mediated rejection, accompanied by selective cultures showing Escherichia coli from the native kidney, led to the diagnosis. Native nephrectomy resulted in resolution of the patient's chronic bacteriuria and creatinine elevation.

• Authors: C C Carson, J L Weinerth
• Journal: Urology (Urology) Vol. 23 Issue 1 Pg. 58-61 (Jan 1984) ISSN: 0090-4295 [Print] United States
• PMID: 6362165 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Complement C3
• Immunoglobulin M
• Complement C1q
• Complement Activating Enzymes

Topics

• Adult
• Bacteriuria (diagnosis)
• Complement Activating Enzymes (analysis)
• Complement C1q
• Complement C3 (analysis)
• Escherichia coli Infections (diagnosis)
• Female
• Graft Rejection
• Granuloma (diagnosis, etiology)
• Histiocytes (immunology)
• Humans
• Immunoglobulin M (analysis)
• Immunosuppression Therapy (adverse effects)
• Kidney (immunology)
• Kidney Transplantation
• Pyelonephritis (diagnosis, etiology)
• Xanthomatosis (diagnosis, etiology)