Title: Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis Masque raging as Renal Cell Carcinoma - a Case Report

Authors: Dr Shankar Gunadal, Dr Suresh Bhat, Dr Fredrick Paul, Dr Suyog Sheety, Dr Arun P.R.

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i1.175

Abstract

A 47-year-old diabetic patient presented with left abdominal pain of 4 months duration. Evaluation of the patient revealed complex cystic mass in the left kidney, suggestive of cystic renal cell carcinoma. Radical nephrectomy was performed. Histopathology revealed xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis.

Keywords: Chronic kidney infection, renal cell carcinoma, xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Shankar Gunadal

GMC Kottayam