Retroperitoneal fibrosis - case report
- International Journal of Radiology & Radiation Therapy
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Paula Verónica Gómez Fredes
Abstract
Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a rare entity that consists of chronic, non-specific inflammation of the retroperitoneum with proliferation of fibrotic tissue surrounding the aorta, inferior vena cava, iliac vessels, and generally encompasses and compresses the ureters.
Keywords
Retroperitoneal fibrosis, retroperitoneum, renal failure, hydronephrosis