Paediatric xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis
Goodman, T.R.; McHugh, K.; Lindsell, D.R.
International Journal of Clinical Practice 52(1): 43-45
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 1368-5031 PMID: 9536568 Document Number: 485937
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a well recognised but rare type of chronic pyelonephritis classically occurring in middle-aged women. It is increasingly being recognised in children in whom it can be mistaken for Wilms' tumour. Awareness of the possibility of this condition occurring in children may allow early recognition and possible treatment. Two cases of XGP in children are described and the literature reviewed.