Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis in the native kidney of a renal transplant recipient.
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Key words: xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis, renal showed that 90% of the erythrocytes were distorted, without any additional abnormality. transplantation, xanthoma cells Abdominal radiography did not show any calcifica-tions. Ultrasound examination discovered an enlarged left native kidney with a dilated collecting system,
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
دوره 12 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997