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Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis in Childhood
Author(s) -
KIERCE F.,
CARROLL R.,
GUINEY E. J.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1985.tb06339.x
Subject(s) - xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis , medicine , renal function , kidney , gastroenterology , pediatrics , pathology , nephrectomy
Summary— Eleven children with xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis are reported. The left side was affected in all patients. It is suggested that the diagnosis can be made pre‐operatively. The condition is characterised by the fact that it is always unilateral and that renal calculi are found in a kidney with gross impairment of function; associated anaemia, leucocytosis and raised ESR are also present. The cause is unclear, but an obstructive element with infection is usually found.