Korean J Urol.  2005 Nov;46(11):1231-1234.

Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis in a Child

• Choi SH
• Lee JH
• Cho SR

Abstract

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare, severe, chronic infection of the kidney resulting in the normal renal parenchyma being replaced by characteristic lipid-laden macrophages (foam cells). It may occur at any age but is extremely rare in children. Correct pre-operative diagnosis is essential for appropriate surgical approach. We report a case of diffuse XGP in a 6-year-old boy which was pre-operatively diagnosed as XGP.

Keyword

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis; Child

MeSH Terms

Child*
Diagnosis
Humans
Kidney
Macrophages
Male
Pyelonephritis, Xanthogranulomatous*