Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis presenting as giant hydronephrosis in young women: a very rare case report

Abstract Background Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is common in middle-age female, involved kidney usually is hydronephrotic, non-functioning and associated with stones but giant hydronephrotic presentation is a very rare. Case presentation We report a case of 25-year-old female presented...

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Published in:	African Journal of Urology
Main Authors:	Babasaheb Dhakne, Venkat Arjunrao Gite
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2024-02-01
Subjects:	Giant hydronephrosis Pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12301-023-00406-x