xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis?
A
Rare chronic granulomatous disease
=> resulting in a non-functioning kidney.
2
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What infedctions often cause xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis
A
Proteus mirabilis
This predisposes to staghorn calculi.
3
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What cells are commonly seen in xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis?
A
Foamy (lipid laden) macrophages
