Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis
Definition
Chronic, destructive infection of the kidney characterized by lipid-laden macrophages in the setting of obstruction secondary to infected renal stones, most commonly caused by Proteus or Escherichia coli.
Also known as xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 11401 per MONDO
- ICD9 582.89 per MONDO
- MESH D011705 per MONDO
- NCIT C123038 per MONDO
- SCTID 38898003 per MONDO
- UMLS C0034188 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adult mammalian kidney | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Adult mammalian kidney | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |