[Diffuse xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis in infant]

[Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis with pyonephrosis in a 4-year-old child]

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is a rare form of chronic pyelonephritis observed in only a few cases in children. Symptoms are mild, which explains the delay in diagnosis. Diagnosis is based on histology but can be suspected on CT. The treatment is medical and often surgical, with an uncertain renal prognosis. It is therefore imperative to diagnose early. We report the case of a 4-year-old child who presented with xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which evolved into pyonephrosis, due to inadequate antibiotic therapy. This highlights the importance of understanding this disease and not treating urinary tract infections blindly.

Xanthogranulomatous inflammation involving latissimus dorsi donor site and implant breast reconstruction: case report and literature review

Xanthogranulomatous inflammation is a rare clinico-pathological condition involving many organ systems. Breast involvement with this rare condition reported from a few cases of mastitis has been limited to only microscopic involvement on histology. We would like to report an unusual presentation of this inflammatory process presenting as a solid lump mimicking malignancy in latissimus dorsi donor site scar and implant-based breast reconstruction as a result of a ruptured silicone gel implant. To our knowledge there have been no previous reports on similar presentation published in the literature. This case highlights a rare complication of a leaked silicone gel implant triggering a xanthomatous response in the absence of the usual infective or obstructing etiologies. This condition is of benign nature with complete clearance on surgical excision and excellent clinical prognosis reported from other organ involvement.