Urology Case Reports (Nov 2020)

A rare presentation of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis and emphysematous pyelonephritis complicated with necrotizing fasciitis of scrotum and perineum (fournier gangrene)

  • Leila Haji Maghsoudi,
  • Mojdeh Navab,
  • Haleh Pak

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 33
p. 101299

Abstract

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We report a case of cooccurrence of xanthogranulomatous and emphysematous pyelonephritis along with necrotizing fasciitis (NF) of scrotum and premium in a patient was nondiabetic and the history of kidney stones. This case a unique presentation of NF due to two pyelonephritis causing fournier gangrene. Surgical management and antibiotics provide an effective management of the disease.

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