Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis with nephrocutaneous fistula

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis with nephrocutaneous fistula

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XP) is a rare form of chronic pyelonephritis characterized by granulomatous inflammation extending to the perirenal soft tissues leading to destruction of the renal parenchyma. A rare presentation of XP as a chronic discharging fistula in a nine-year-old child is...

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Main Authors: Sachit Anand, Shreya Tomar, Vishesh Jain, Adarsh Barwad, Devasenathipathy Kandasamy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Subjects:
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis
Chronic pyelonephritis
Granulomatous inflammation
Children
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576620303080
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Summary:Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XP) is a rare form of chronic pyelonephritis characterized by granulomatous inflammation extending to the perirenal soft tissues leading to destruction of the renal parenchyma. A rare presentation of XP as a chronic discharging fistula in a nine-year-old child is being reported. This report also reviews the literature to highlight the clinical features and management aspects of XP in children.
ISSN:2213-5766

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