Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis mimicking malignant disease: is preservation of the kidney possible?
Pediatr Surg Int
; 12(7): 535-7, 1997 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-9238126
ABSTRACT
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is an uncommon form of pyelonephritis rarely seen in children. It is characterized by destruction of the renal parenchyma and invasion of adjacent tissues, mimicking renal tumors. Preoperative diagnosis is very difficult. Two children with XGP are presented. One underwent nephrectomy and the other drainage of a renal abscess with kidney preservation. Although surgery is considered the only effective treatment, a high index of suspicion and renal biopsy may prevent radical nephrectomy.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pielonefrite Xantogranulomatosa
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Neoplasias Renais
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Surg Int
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Article