Diffuse xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis and staghorn calculus: Report of one case

  • Tsung Yi Chen
  • , Tsan Jung Yu
  • , Sheung Fat Ko
  • , Chao Cheng Huang
  • , You Lin Tain*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis and staghorn calculus are rare in children. In this report, we describe a Chinese boy without history of urinary tract infection who developed insidious onset of left flank pain. Urine culture showed Proteus mirabilis infection. Sonography and computed tomography of the abdomen showed typical picture of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis and staghorn calculus. Photomicrography showed characteristic lipid-laden macrophage aggregates. After nephrectomy, he was symptom-free. In conclusion, xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis should be considered in afebrile children with flank pain and staghorn calculus.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)45-47
Number of pages3
JournalZhonghua Minguo xiao er ke yi xue hui za zhi [Journal]. Zhonghua Minguo xiao er ke yi xue hui
Volume45
Issue number1
StatePublished - 01 2004
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Nephrectomy
  • Staghorn calculus
  • Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis

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