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A case of isolated bilateral xanthogranulomatous perinephritis, which presented as a symmetrical irregular perirenal rim of soft tissue, is reported. Differential diagnosis and image features on ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance are discussed.
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Verswijvel, G., Stagier, J., Verhelle, J. et al. Bilateral xanthogranulomatous perinephritis without renal parenchymal involvement. Eur. Radiol. 10, 900–902 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300051032
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