Published 2004 | Version v1
Journal article

Retroperitoneal fibrosis: a report of 4 cases

  • 1. Hospital Nacional 'Profesor Alejandro Posadas', Haedo, Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Description

Four cases of RF diagnosed in the last three years, are reported. Gold standard methods of diagnosis at present are CT and MRI. CT scan shows isodense mass involving the aorta and inferior cava vein as well as ureteral compression. MRI shows a fibrotic plaque hypointense in T1, surrounding the large vessels. Treatment of RF, primary or idiopathic, aims at resolving ureteral obstruction, restoring renal function and preventing infections. (author)

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Additional titles

Original title (Spanish)
Fibrosis retroperitoneal: comunicacion de 4 casos

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Revista Argentina de Radiologia
Journal Volume
68
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 325-329
ISSN
0048-7619

Optional Information

Notes
7 refs., 8 figs.