Successful management of bilateral xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis by bilateral partial nephrectomy.

Peréz, L M; Thrasher, J B; Anderson, E E · J Urol · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Bilateral xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is a rare condition with 7 previously reported cases, all of which required dialysis and/or resulted in death of the patient. We report a case in which bilateral partial nephrectomy was performed successfully for bilateral xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis. The etiology, symptomatology, radiographic findings and treatment of this rare inflammatory condition are discussed with a brief review of the previously reported cases.

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