Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis in the spinal cord injury patient: a complication of urolithiasis.

ABSTRACT

Three spinal cord injury patients with very similar clinical courses developed xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) as a result of neglecting surgical stone therapy and appropriate lower urinary tract rehabilitation. This paper discusses the clinical courses, the pathology of XGP and suggested methods of prevention.