Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis in childhood.
A case of multifocal xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XPN) in childhood diagnosed by ultrasound, computed tomography and needle biopsy is described. Following antibiotic therapy, ultrasound and a DMSA renal scintiscan showed no discernible scarring and restoration of function. This has not been previously described.
Department of Radiology, Royal Manchester Childrens' Hospital, Pendlebury.
P M
PM
Hughes
S C
SC
Gupta
N B
NB
Thomas
D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D011705:Pyelonephritis, Xanthogranulomatous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography