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[Renal malacoplakia--a rare diagnosis. Imaging with sonography and computerized tomography]
C Stautner-Brückmann1, U Gresser, H Kellner
1Medizinische Poliklinik, Universität München.
Bildgebung = Imaging
|January 1, 1987
Summary
A rare case of renal parenchymal malakoplakia was diagnosed in a 61-year-old man presenting with abdominal pain and fever. Surgical removal and histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of this unusual kidney condition.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Septic enophthalmitis, upper abdominal pain, fever, and leukocytosis are presenting symptoms.
- Ultrasound revealed an enlarged left kidney with abnormal parenchyma.
- CT scan showed an enlarged, inhomogeneous tumor in the left kidney.