Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis in a Child / 대한비뇨기과학회지

ABSTRACT

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare, severe, chronic infection of the kidney resulting in the normal renal parenchyma being replaced by characteristic lipid-laden macrophages (foam cells). It may occur at any age but is extremely rare in children. Correct pre-operative diagnosis is essential for appropriate surgical approach. We report a case of diffuse XGP in a 6-year-old boy which was pre-operatively diagnosed as XGP.