Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis in a Child.
- Author:
Seock Hwan CHOI
1
;
Joo Hwan LEE
;
Sung Ryong CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea. srchokim@freechal.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis;
Child
- MeSH:
Child*;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Kidney;
Macrophages;
Male;
Pyelonephritis, Xanthogranulomatous*
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2005;46(11):1231-1234
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare, severe, chronic infection of the kidney resulting in the normal renal parenchyma being replaced by characteristic lipid-laden macrophages (foam cells). It may occur at any age but is extremely rare in children. Correct pre-operative diagnosis is essential for appropriate surgical approach. We report a case of diffuse XGP in a 6-year-old boy which was pre-operatively diagnosed as XGP.
