title: [Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis: apropos of 13 cases].
abstract: We present 13 patients anatomopathologically diagnosed with xantogranulomatose pyelonephritis. This form of inflammatory reaction may give rise to major pre-operative diagnostic difficulties through being confused with renal neoplasias. Clinical evolution consists of long-developing lithiasis complicated with infection. We regard echography and C.A.T. as extremely useful elements both in accurate pre-operative diagnosis and in the locoregional evaluation of the lesion. Treatment is surgical and the prognosis is favourable.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Sanroma Ortueta
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Garrido Rivas
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Garmendia Larrea
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: López García
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Arocena Lanz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011705:Pyelonephritis, Xanthogranulomatous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography
vernacular_title: Pielonefritis xantogranulomatosa: a propósito de trece casos.