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Retroperitoneal fibrosis.

V Srinivas, D Dow

    Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien De Chirurgie
    |March 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Retroperitoneal fibrosis, a rare condition, can cause kidney failure. Early diagnosis and treatment, especially ruling out cancer, lead to excellent outcomes for this ureteral obstruction disease.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Nephrology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a rare condition with significant surgical implications.
    • RPF can lead to ureteral obstruction and subsequent renal failure.
    • Secondary RPF can arise from various inflammatory, infectious, or neoplastic conditions, necessitating thorough investigation for underlying malignancy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of identifying underlying neoplastic conditions in all RPF cases.
    • To describe the clinical presentation and diagnostic methods for RPF.
    • To outline the management strategies and prognosis of RPF.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical presentation and diagnostic findings in RPF.
    • Emphasis on diagnostic imaging like intravenous pyelograms and ureteral catheterization.

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  • Surgical management including laparotomy, biopsies, and ureterolysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Idiopathic RPF predominantly affects men, with 75% experiencing renal failure.
    • Classic diagnostic triad includes medial ureteral deviation, L4-L5 narrowing, and proximal hydronephrosis.
    • Early steroid use and surgical intervention improve outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Careful evaluation for malignancy is crucial in all RPF cases.
    • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management, including surgery and steroids, are key.
    • Prognosis is excellent when no underlying malignant condition is present.