Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis in childhood.
Eleven children with xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis are reported. The left side was affected in all patients. It is suggested that the diagnosis can be made pre-operatively. The condition is characterised by the fact that it is always unilateral and that renal calculi are found in a kidney with gross impairment of function; associated anaemia, leucocytosis and raised ESR are also present. The cause is unclear, but an obstructive element with infection is usually found.
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000473:pathology*; D014972:Xanthogranuloma, Juvenile / Q000473:pathology*