A Case of Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis.
- Author:
Jae Shin PARK
1
;
Jong Gak PARK
;
Choal Hee PARK
;
Sung Choon LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Keimyung University, School of Medicine, Taegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis
- MeSH:
Anemia;
Calculi;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Leukocytosis;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Pyelonephritis, Xanthogranulomatous*;
Pyonephrosis;
Pyuria;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Urinary Tract Infections
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1989;30(1):71-74
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is an atypical form of severe chronic parenchymal infection and usually occurs in association with urinary tract infection, obstruction and/or calculi. We experienced a case of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis in a 53-year-old male, in which case diagnosis was made preoperatively. 1. Patient revealed a history of genitourinary stone surgery with persisting general weakness. 2. Laboratory study showed anemia, leukocytosis, persistent pyuria and positive urine cultures. 3. Radiologic study, especially abdominal CT, revealed pyonephrosis with multiple renal stones. Above findings made the diagnosis possible as xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis preoperatively, and which was then confirmed histologically.
