Renal brucelloma: a rare infection of the kidney.
We report a case of renal abscess caused by brucellosis (renal brucelloma) which was treated by surgery. Renal parenchymal involvement of systemic brucellosis is a very rare condition and relapses after medical treatment, such as solid organ abscess including kidney, should be especially considered. In chronic cases, laboratory findings including polymerase chain-reaction examination is needed for definitive diagnosis.
Onaran
Metin
M
Gazi University, School of Medicine, Urology Department, Ankara, Turkey. monaran@gazi.edu.tr
Sen
Ilker
I
Polat
Fazli
F
Irkilata
Lokman
L
Tunc
Lutfu
L
Biri
Hasan
H
D018784:Abdominal Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D002006:Brucellosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male