xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis

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What does xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis mean?

An uncommon, severe form of chronic pyelonephritis characterized by granulomatous inflammation, abscess formation, and extensive renal parenchymal destruction, often mimicking renal cell carcinoma or other inflammatory renal diseases.

Where does xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis come from?

From xantho- + granulo- + matous- + pyelo- + nephr- + -itis

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