A Rare Case of Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis with Spontaneous Renocolic Fistula and IVC Thrombosis

A Rare Case of Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis with Spontaneous Renocolic Fistula and IVC Thrombosis

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGPN) is a rare disorder affecting the kidney which can fistulise to the colon in exceptional cases. We herein report a case of XGPN with renocolic fistula and large vessel thrombosis presenting with sepsis and pulmonary embolism. Preoperative diagnosis and strate...

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Main Authors: Daniele Sforza, Leandro Siragusa, Matteo Ciancio Manuelli, Linda De Luca, Bruno Sensi, Simona Grande, Renato Argirò, Marco Nezzo, Massimo Villa, Michele Grande
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/3604017
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