Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis

We present the first case of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis reported in Bahrain, its presentation was unusual. A 13 years old Bahraini boy was admitted to our unit after he sustained a trauma to his right loin with fever, anaemia, weight-loss, and a high E.S.R. He underwent a full range of investigations, but the definite diagnosis could only be made at the operation