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Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is a rare chronic granulomatous disease resulting in a non-functioning kidney. Chronic/subacute infection by organisms such as Proteus mirabilis predispose to renal stones including staghorn calculi. Foamy (lipid laden) macrophages are typically seen.+PassMedicine Notes
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is a rare chronic granulomatous disease resulting in a non-functioning kidney. Chronic/subacute infection by organisms such as Proteus mirabilis predispose to renal stones including staghorn calculi. Foamy (lipid laden) macrophages are typically seen.
