Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis in renal allografts: report of 2 cases.

Elkhammas, E A; Mutabagani, K H; Sedmak, D D; Tesi, R J; Henry, M L; Ferguson, R M · J Urol · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report 2 cases of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis that occurred in renal transplant recipients. Both cases were successfully treated with antibiotics. The traditional treatment of choice has been nephrectomy. No graft was lost as a result of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis and no nephrectomy was required in either patient. The course of these 2 patients is discussed and literature on this disease is reviewed.

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