A rare presentation of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis and emphysematous pyelonephritis complicated with necrotizing fasciitis of scrotum and perineum (fournier gangrene)

We report a case of cooccurrence of xanthogranulomatous and emphysematous pyelonephritis along with necrotizing fasciitis (NF) of scrotum and premium in a patient was nondiabetic and the history of kidney stones. This case a unique presentation of NF due to two pyelonephritis causing fournier gangre...

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Main Authors: Leila Haji Maghsoudi, Mojdeh Navab, Haleh Pak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-11-01
Series:Urology Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221444202030187X
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Summary:We report a case of cooccurrence of xanthogranulomatous and emphysematous pyelonephritis along with necrotizing fasciitis (NF) of scrotum and premium in a patient was nondiabetic and the history of kidney stones. This case a unique presentation of NF due to two pyelonephritis causing fournier gangrene. Surgical management and antibiotics provide an effective management of the disease.
ISSN:2214-4420