A Rare Case of Successful Conservative Treatment of an Extensive Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Key Points

• Conservative treatment successfully managed extensive xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis without surgery.
• Patient achieved positive outcomes despite the severity of stage III xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis.
• This case is among the first documented instances of non-surgical intervention for extensive xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis.
• The success highlights potential in conservative management strategies for severe cases.