Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis: experience in 36 cases.

C K Chuang1, M K Lai, P L Chang

  • 1Department of Surgery, Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.

The Journal of Urology
|February 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) most often affects middle-aged women with prior urinary issues. This retrospective study highlights common symptoms, causative bacteria like Escherichia coli, and treatment approaches for this kidney condition.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Transient Large-Scale Anisotropy in TeV Cosmic Rays due to an Interplanetary Coronal Mass Ejection.

Physical review letters·2026
Same author

First Detection of Ultrahigh Energy Emission from Gamma-Ray Binary LS I +61° 303.

Physical review letters·2026
Same author

Evidence of Cosmic-Ray Acceleration up to Sub-PeV Energies in the Supernova Remnant IC 443.

Physical review letters·2026
Same author

Precise Measurement of the Cosmic Ray Helium Spectrum above 0.1 PeV.

Physical review letters·2026
Same author

All-Sky Search for Individual Primordial Black Hole Bursts with LHAASO.

Physical review letters·2025
Same author

[Application of NeoVI-RADS scoring in patients with bladder cancer undergoing neoadjuvant therapy].

Zhonghua wai ke za zhi [Chinese journal of surgery]·2025

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Urology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare, chronic destructive kidney inflammation.
  • It is often associated with recurrent urinary tract infections and obstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of patients with XGP.
  • To identify common pathogens and predisposing factors in XGP cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 36 patients who underwent nephrectomy for XGP.
  • Review of patient demographics, clinical presentations, laboratory data, and surgical findings.

Main Results:

  • The condition predominantly affected middle-aged women with a history of recurrent urinary tract disorders.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Common presenting symptoms included flank pain and fever.
  • Escherichia coli (67%) and Proteus mirabilis (26%) were the most frequently isolated organisms.
  • Complications included focal XGP, emphysematous pyelonephritis, fistula formation, and septic arthritis.

    • Conclusions:

    • XGP requires nephrectomy, often in patients with a history of urinary tract issues.
    • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy (e.g., cephalothin with gentamicin/tobramycin) are crucial before surgery.