Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis in a Surgically Complicated Patient: A Case Report

Authors : Jooeun Kwon, John N Greene

Pages : 90-94

Doi:10.5799/jmid.574627

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Publication Date : 2019-06-15

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :ABSTRACT Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is an uncommon destructive process that is associated with urinary tract infection and/or obstruction. We present the case of a 63 year old female who had an unusual case of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis due to Streptococcus intermedius in the left kidney. CT scan revealed a chronic obstructive pyelonephritis with associated staghorn calculi, and renal histopathology confirmed xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis with foamy macrophages. She was a surgically complicated patient, who underwent two ventral hernia repairs along with her left nephrectomy. She ultimately had a complete recovery after surgical treatment and antibiotics. J Microbiol Infect Dis 2019; 9insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2);:90-94.
Keywords : Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis, Streptococcus intermedius, Case report