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Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis in Children and Adults
Author(s) -
KURAL A. R.,
AKAYDIN A.,
ONER A.,
OZBAY G.,
SOLOK V.,
ORUC N.,
EROZENCI A.
Publication year - 1987
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.1987.tb04830.x
Subject(s) - xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis , nephrectomy , medicine , radiological weapon , radiology , kidney
Summary— Sixteen patients with xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) are reported. The preoperative diagnosis of XGP may be difficult because of its clinical and radiological similarities to various other renal lesions, but in four patients XGP was suspected pre‐operatively. Nephrectomy is necessary in most patients, although medical treatment may help a few.