Severe Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis With Staghorn Calculi and Perinephric Abscess: A Case Report

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare, severe form of chronic kidney infection that mimics renal malignancies, often leading to diagnostic challenges. We present the case of a 36-year-old woman with a 2-month history of progressive lower back pain, fever, and weight loss. Imaging reveal...

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Main Authors: Manar Ashour MD, Ahmed Dheyaa Al-Obaidi MBChB, Shahzaib Ahmed MBBS, Nizar Alyassin MD, Mustafa Almusawi MD, Hashim Talib Hashim MBChB
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096251342033
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