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Retroperitoneal fibrosis with intrinsic ureteral involvement
The Journal of Urology
|February 1, 1975
Summary
Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis can involve the ureteral muscularis directly, differing from typical descriptions. This intrinsic ureteral involvement may necessitate surgical interventions beyond standard ureterolysis.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pathology
Background:
- Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (IRPF) is a rare condition.
- Classical descriptions involve external ureteral compression or encasement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe two cases of IRPF with intrinsic ureteral involvement.
- To highlight a deviation from the classical understanding of ureteral involvement in IRPF.
Main Methods:
- Case report analysis.
- Histopathological examination of ureteral tissue.
Main Results:
- Both cases demonstrated direct, intrinsic involvement of the ureteral muscularis by the fibrotic process.
- This finding contrasts with the typical external compression or encasement described in literature.
Conclusions:
- IRPF can directly invade the ureteral muscularis.
- Surgical management may require approaches beyond simple ureterolysis due to intrinsic ureteral pathology.