PEDIATRIC XANTHOGRANULOMATOUS PYELONEPHRITIS

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a well recognised but rare type of chronic pyelonephritis classically occurring in middle-aged w omen. It is increasingly being recognised in children in whom it can b e mistaken for Wilms' tumour. Awareness of the possibility of this con dition occurring in children may allow early recognition and possible treatment. Two cases of XGP in children are described and the literatu re reviewed.