Ultrasound in the diagnosis of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis: a case report.
A case report illustrating ultrasonic findings in xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is presented. The clinical and radiographic findings, differential diagnosis, and potential contribution by ultrasound are discussed. A brief review of the literature is given.
D001706:Biopsy; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014973:Xanthomatosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology