Which one of the following statements is false about Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis in children?
High-Yield Explanation
It is most frequently affected in females compared to males. It is an unusual form of chronic pyelonephritis characterized by granulomatous abscess formation, severe kidney destruction, and a clinical picture that may resemble renal cell carcinoma and other inflammatory renal parenchymal diseases. Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is a form of chronic pyelonephritis characterised by destruction of renal parenchyma and the presence of granulomas, abscesses and collection of lipid laden foamy macrophages (foam cells) REF: Harrison book of internal medicine 21ST EDITION