Retroperitoneal fibrosis occurs when tissue grows outside your abdominal cavity but not within your peritoneum (the membrane surrounding your organs of digestion). The tissue is generally ...

Laparoscopic URETEROLYSIS was performed on both ureters. A biopsy of the retroperitoneal mass showed fibrosis and chronic inflammation, with no evidence of malignancy. Foci of cellular infiltrates ...

The role of IgG4 in the pathogenesis of IgG4-related disease remains unclear, particularly regarding whether IgG4 actively induces histopathological changes or if its elevation is merely a byproduct ...

Maintenance treatment of retroperitoneal fibrosis with steroids is a better option than treatment with tamoxifen as the symptoms & recurrence is reduced. Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a rare ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Retroperitoneal fibrosis' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications.

Dr. John H. Stone: A 45-year-old woman was referred to the rheumatology clinic of this hospital because of retroperitoneal fibrosis and the possibility of IgG4-related disease. Seven years before ...

Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare condition that’s also known as Ormond’s disease. It occurs when excess fibrous tissue develops in the space behind your stomach and intestine called the ...

The last follow-up took place 6 months after diagnosis, and the patient was doing well. Most cases (~70%) of retroperitoneal fibrosis are idiopathic. In the remainder of cases, asbestos exposure, ...