Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis Presenting as Bilateral Enlarged Kidneys
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چکیده
A 63-year-old male presented with acute gross hematuria, dysuria, and mild left-sided flank pain. Examination revealed asymmetrically distended flanks two palpable masses. Investigations were notable for kidney injury Proteus mirabilis bacteria in the urine.RésuméUn homme de 63 ans présente une hématurie macroscopique aiguë, dysurie et légère douleur au flanc gauche. L’examen physique révèle des flancs asymétriquement distendus avec deux masses palpables. Les examens ont révélé lésion rénale aiguë la présence bactérie dans les urines.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Canadian Journal of General Internal Medicine
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['1911-1606', '2369-1778']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22374/cjgim.v17i3.605