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Bilateral renal malakoplakia with acute renal failure: a case report and literature review

Lee A. Richter^1,2, Michael Isaacson^1,2, Mohan Verghese², Jayashree Krishnan³

1 Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
2 Department of Urology, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, USA
3 Department of Pathology, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, USA
Address correspondence to Dr. Lee A. Richter, 1229 10th Street NW #2, Washington, DC 20001 USA

Canadian Journal of Urology 2011, 18(5), 5911-5913.

Abstract

Malakoplakia involving the genitourinary tract is a rare infl ammatory disorder that presents a diagnostic challenge. Renal parenchymal involvement is particularly uncommon. We report a case of bilateral renal malakoplakia that presented with acute renal failure and simulated xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP). The etiology, clinical course, and management of malakoplakia are reviewed, emphasizing the distinct characteristics of the disease that lead to its accurate diagnosis.

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