Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis: our experience with review of published reports.

Background: The aim of this study was to analyse the cases of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis with review of published reports.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all nephrectomy specimens during February 1995 to January 2006. We found 26 cases of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis.