Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis caused by an unusual pathogen Raoultella ornithinolytica: a case report

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare and severe chronic inflammatory condition of the kidney. XGP’s exact etiology remains unclear, although it is frequently associated with chronic urinary obstruction and infections within the urinary tract. Superinfections such as Escherichia coli, P...

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Main Authors: Atalay Kutlu, Akif Erbin, Turan Ozdemir, Ahmet Eren Sagir, Begum Calim Gurbuz, Halil Lutfi Canat
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Published: Pensoft Publishers 2025-06-01
Series:Folia Medica
Online Access:https://foliamedica.bg/article/139995/download/pdf/
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Akif Erbin
Turan Ozdemir
Ahmet Eren Sagir
Begum Calim Gurbuz
Halil Lutfi Canat
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description Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare and severe chronic inflammatory condition of the kidney. XGP’s exact etiology remains unclear, although it is frequently associated with chronic urinary obstruction and infections within the urinary tract. Superinfections such as Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, and occasionally Pseudomonas species typically cause XGP. Documented cases of Raoultella ornithinolytica (R. ornithinolytica) infections in humans, particularly within the urinary tract, are limited. However, advancements in diagnostic techniques are expected to increase the detection of such rare pathogens. To the best of our knowledge, currently, there is no evidence in the literature indicating that this pathogen is responsible for XGP. We present a case of XGP in which we isolated R. ornithinolytica and discuss its treatment in the current literature.
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spelling doaj-art-ff02c847806d4424962f412d56b06c1f2025-08-20T03:30:44ZengPensoft PublishersFolia Medica1314-21432025-06-016731510.3897/folmed.67.e139995139995Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis caused by an unusual pathogen Raoultella ornithinolytica: a case reportAtalay Kutlu0Akif Erbin1Turan Ozdemir2Ahmet Eren Sagir3Begum Calim Gurbuz4Halil Lutfi Canat5Department of Urology, Basaksehir Cam Sakura City HospitalDepartment of Urology, Basaksehir Cam Sakura City HospitalDepartment of Urology, Basaksehir Cam Sakura City HospitalDepartment of Urology, Basaksehir Cam Sakura City HospitalDepartment of Pathology, Basaksehir Cam Sakura City HospitalDepartment of Urology, Basaksehir Cam Sakura City HospitalXanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare and severe chronic inflammatory condition of the kidney. XGP’s exact etiology remains unclear, although it is frequently associated with chronic urinary obstruction and infections within the urinary tract. Superinfections such as Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, and occasionally Pseudomonas species typically cause XGP. Documented cases of Raoultella ornithinolytica (R. ornithinolytica) infections in humans, particularly within the urinary tract, are limited. However, advancements in diagnostic techniques are expected to increase the detection of such rare pathogens. To the best of our knowledge, currently, there is no evidence in the literature indicating that this pathogen is responsible for XGP. We present a case of XGP in which we isolated R. ornithinolytica and discuss its treatment in the current literature.https://foliamedica.bg/article/139995/download/pdf/
spellingShingle Atalay Kutlu
Akif Erbin
Turan Ozdemir
Ahmet Eren Sagir
Begum Calim Gurbuz
Halil Lutfi Canat
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis caused by an unusual pathogen Raoultella ornithinolytica: a case report
Folia Medica
title Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis caused by an unusual pathogen Raoultella ornithinolytica: a case report
title_full Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis caused by an unusual pathogen Raoultella ornithinolytica: a case report
title_fullStr Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis caused by an unusual pathogen Raoultella ornithinolytica: a case report
title_full_unstemmed Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis caused by an unusual pathogen Raoultella ornithinolytica: a case report
title_short Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis caused by an unusual pathogen Raoultella ornithinolytica: a case report
title_sort xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis caused by an unusual pathogen raoultella ornithinolytica a case report
url https://foliamedica.bg/article/139995/download/pdf/
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