What bacteria are commonly associated with Xanthogranulomatous-pyelonephritis?
The most common organisms associated with xanthogranulomatous-pyelonephritis are Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas, and Enterococcus faecalis.
There is a staghorn calculus of the left renal pelvis and further extensive calculi within the dilated calyces, with thinning of the renal parenchyma in keeping with xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis. Left perinephric and para-aortic lymphadenopathy. There is thickening of the proximal left ureter with periureteric fat stranding, likely to represent pyelitis/urethritis. The right kidney is within normal limits with a simple cortical cyst.
Sigmoid colitis/proctitis.
Bilateral pleural effusions and bibasal collapse/consolidation.