A Case of Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare chronic destructive renal disease. This case describes a patient with a history of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and nephrolithiasis who presented with nonspecific symptoms of left abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and vomit...

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Main Authors: Shemrine Mark, Michael Brian Lim, Jiya Mulayamkuzhiyil, Justeena Joseph, Papiya Begum, Richard Schoor
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Language:English
Published: American College of Physicians 2025-01-01
Series:Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases
Online Access:https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/aimcc.2024.0486
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Justeena Joseph
Papiya Begum
Richard Schoor
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description Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare chronic destructive renal disease. This case describes a patient with a history of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and nephrolithiasis who presented with nonspecific symptoms of left abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and vomiting. A Computed tomography scan showed left XGP that was surgically resected. Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis has similar features to malignancy. Hence, it is important to identify and treat this disease given that its aggressive nature can result in multiorgan spread and dysfunction. Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis has an excellent prognosis if managed appropriately.
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spelling doaj-art-e068028e3bfa48109b5eb754ca7932a92025-08-20T03:18:48ZengAmerican College of PhysiciansAnnals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases2767-76642025-01-014110.7326/aimcc.2024.0486A Case of Xanthogranulomatous PyelonephritisShemrine Mark0Michael Brian Lim1Jiya Mulayamkuzhiyil2Justeena Joseph3Papiya Begum4Richard Schoor51Department of Medicine, Long Island Community Hospital, New York1Department of Medicine, Long Island Community Hospital, New York1Department of Medicine, Long Island Community Hospital, New York1Department of Medicine, Long Island Community Hospital, New York1Department of Medicine, Long Island Community Hospital, New York2Department of Urology, Long Island Community Hospital, New YorkXanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare chronic destructive renal disease. This case describes a patient with a history of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and nephrolithiasis who presented with nonspecific symptoms of left abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and vomiting. A Computed tomography scan showed left XGP that was surgically resected. Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis has similar features to malignancy. Hence, it is important to identify and treat this disease given that its aggressive nature can result in multiorgan spread and dysfunction. Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis has an excellent prognosis if managed appropriately.https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/aimcc.2024.0486
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