Retroperitoneal fibrosis
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As the name suggets, retroperitoneal fibrosis is a phenomenon associated with inflammatory fibrosis of the retroperitoneal structures, commonly the upper urinary tract and blood vessels. See Lancet review [1].
In most cases no cause is identified. The pathogenesis of this idiopathic form is poorly understood. Other causes include drug-induced, infections, cancer, trauma and radiotherapy.
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References
- ↑ Vaglio A, Salvarani C, Buzio C. Retroperitoneal fibrosis. Lancet 2006;367:241-51. (Direct link – subscription may be required.)
