A Rare Case Report of Renal Replacement Lipomatosis With Co-Existing Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis
Renal replacement lipomatosis is a rare entity. It is the end result of renal atrophy usually secondary to chronic obstructive conditions. Co existent xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is still a rarer entity, which we encountered in our department, which is presented in this report. Clinical im...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
2015-07-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijars.net/articles/PDF/2048/5-%2013953_F(AK)_PF1(VSUAK)PFA(AK).pdf |
| Summary: | Renal replacement lipomatosis is a rare entity. It is the end
result of renal atrophy usually secondary to chronic obstructive conditions. Co existent xanthogranulomatous
pyelonephritis is still a rarer entity, which we encountered
in our department, which is presented in this report. Clinical importance of this entity is the need to distinguish this
condition from fat containing tumors. |
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| ISSN: | 2277-8543 2455-6874 |