Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis: An Important Lesion in the Differential Diagnosis of Renal Cell Carcinoma

Course Author:
Joel S. Bentz, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• discuss the clinicopathologic features of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis of the kidney.
• recognize the key cytologic and histologic features necessary to make the diagnosis of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis.
• generate a differential diagnosis of benign and malignant renal lesions that overlap with xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis.

The ASCP is accredited by the ACCME to provide CME for physicians. The ASCP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1 CMLE credit. This activity meets CMP and state licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.