Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis Associated with Hepatic Dysfunction in Pregnancy

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is a rare disease characterised by the replacement of normal renal parenchyma by foamy macrophages. The only treatment for this type of pyelonephritis is of a surgical nature with partial or total nephrectomy. The occurrence of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis du...

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Main Authors: L. Ferreira, C. Oliveira, C. Cruz, A. Pacheco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/936262