Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis with calculus migration into the psoas abscess: an unusual complication
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare variant of chronic pyelonephritis. It is characterized by progressive parenchymal destruction caused by chronic renal obstruction due to calculus, stricture, or rarely tumor, resulting in kidney function loss. Herein, we describe the case of a 36-ye...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of São Paulo
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Autopsy and Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/180608 |