Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis presenting as acute pleuritic chest pain: a case report
Abstract Background Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is a rare and serious manifestation of chronic kidney inflammation that can be life-threatening if not recognized and treated appropriately, often with antibiotics and surgery. Affected patients are most commonly females in their fifth or sixth...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-017-1277-4 |