Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis combined with emphysematous pyelonephritis: A rare case report

Background: Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare and intense type of chronic kidney infection characterized by subversion of the renal tissue and its replacement by lipid- laden macrophages. XGP combined with emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is rare and up until now only 7 cases with...

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Main Authors: Emadoddin Moudi, Mohammadmehdi Darzi, Sepehr Ramzani, Abazar Akbarzadehpasha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Babol University of Medical Sciences 2021-07-01
Series:Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine
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Online Access:http://caspjim.com/article-1-2729-en.html