A Case of Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis with Nephropleural Fistula Formation: Role of MRI in Diagnosis and Treatment
- Author:
Geon Yang LEE
1
;
Sung Kyoung MOON
;
Myung-Won YOU
;
Joo Won LIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society 2021;82(2):475-480
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare type of chronic bacterial nephritis, which rarely involves the invasion of adjacent organs or the formation of fistulas due to tissue-destructive granulomatous reactions. Although the invasions of various adjacent organs have been reported in several cases of XGP, MRI data on their features are limited. MRI has a better soft-tissue resolution than CT. Thus, it can identify the extent of extrarenal involvement in advanced XGP, and the findings can be used in treatment planning. Herein, we report a rare case of XGP with nephropleural fistula formation diagnosed using CT and MRI.
