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  • Title: Case report: Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis masquerading as cystic renal cell carcinoma.
    Author: Mohaghegh P SM, Wong RS, Rahimi M, Shih F, Bansal R.
    Journal: Br J Biomed Sci; 2020 Apr; 77(2):87-90. PubMed ID: 31976820.
    Abstract:
    Background: Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare chronic bacterial inflammation of the renal parenchyma and is often a diagnostic dilemma.Case Presentation: We present a challenging case of a patient with XGP. Initially thought to have had renal cell cancer she was treated accordingly with a partial nephrectomy. However, on the final pathology, she was found to have XGP and required further antibiotic therapy and referral to the infectious disease service.Discussion: Management of XGP and diagnostic pitfalls are discussed.Conclusion: XGP is a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma. Partial Nephrectomy may be appropriate in management of XGP in select cases.
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