Renal brucelloma: A rare infection of the kidney

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ONARAN M., Sen İ., Polat F., Irkilata L., Tunc L., Biri H.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, vol.12, no.12, pp.1058-1060, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 12
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2004.01207.x
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1058-1060
  • Keywords: brucellosis, diagnosis, polymerase chain-reaction, renal abscess, treatment, COMPLICATIONS, RELAPSE
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We report a case of renal abscess caused by brucellosis (renal brucelloma) which was treated by surgery. Renal parenchymal involvement of systemic brucellosis is a very rare condition and relapses after medical treatment, such as solid organ abscess including kidney, should be especially considered. In chronic cases, laboratory findings including polymerase chain-reaction examination is needed for definitive diagnosis.