Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis presenting as a pseudotumour.

CONCLUSION: Pseudotumoural XGPN is a rare benign disease of the kidney. Its treatment should be conservative. Lack of knowledge of this disease may explain the high rate of abusive nephrectomies. These data should be considered in the future.
PMID: 26858786 [PubMed]

Source: Canadian Urological Association Journal - January 1, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Chlif M, Chakroun M, Ben Rhouma S, Ben Chehida MA, Sellami A, Gargouri MM, Nouira Y Tags: Can Urol Assoc J Source Type: research