Retroperitoneal fibrosis: a case report

Magden K., Yildirim I., Demirtas D., Soyaltin U. E., Haytaoglu M. G., Budak Kose S., ...Daha Fazla

BANTAO Journal, cilt.11, sa.1, ss.46-48, 2013 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 11 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Dergi Adı: BANTAO Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.46-48
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Corticosteroid, Hydronephrosis, Retroperitoneal fibrosis
  • Uşak Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Retroperitoneal fibrosis is characterized by development of extensive fibrosis, leading to entrapment and obstruction of retroperitoneal structures, notably the ureters. In most cases, the etiology is unknown. It is occasionally associated with autoimmune diseases. Response to corticosteroids and immunosuppressive therapy suggest it is probably immunologically mediated. The symptoms and signs associated with retroperitoneal fibrosis are non-specific, and diagnosis requires a high degree of suspicion. We should always have in mind retroperitoneal fibrosis in differential diagnosis of hydronephrosis.