title: Renal malacoplakia: an important consideration in the differential diagnosis of renal masses in the presence of Escherichia coli infection.
abstract: Renal malacoplakia is an uncommon condition with a variety of radiological characteristics which may initially suggest an alternative diagnosis. Three cases of renal malacoplakia were diagnosed in our hospital during a 2 year period. This apparent cluster of cases probably reflects the increased use of imaging and biopsy in the investigation of elderly hospitalized patients. It is important to make a definitive diagnosis as correct management may result in cure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Morriston Hospital NHS Trust, Swansea, UK.
authors.forename: N L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: French
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Rose
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000302:isolation & purification; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008287:Malacoplakia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D014463:Ultrasonography