Which one of the following statements is false about Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis in children?
It is most frequently affected in females compared to males. It is an unusual form of chronic pyelonephritis characterized by granulomatous abscess formation, severe kidney destruction, and a clinical picture that may resemble renal cell carcinoma and other inflammatory renal parenchymal diseases. Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is a form of chronic pyelonephritis characterised by destruction of renal parenchyma and the presence of granulomas, abscesses and collection of lipid laden foamy macrophages (foam cells) REF: Harrison book of internal medicine 21ST EDITION
Often affects those younger than 8 years of age
It affects the kidney focally more frequently than diffusely
Clinical presentation in children is same as in adults
Boys are affected more frequently
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