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Case Reports
. 2005 Nov;1(1):55-9; quiz, 1 p following 59.
doi: 10.1038/ncpneph0023.

Retroperitoneal fibrosis presenting as acute renal failure

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Retroperitoneal fibrosis presenting as acute renal failure

Robert F Reilly Jr. Nat Clin Pract Nephrol. 2005 Nov.

Abstract

Background: A 60-year-old man with a history of atherosclerotic disease of the carotid and coronary vasculature presented with lower back pain and acute renal failure. Imaging studies revealed bilateral ureteral obstruction by a large retroperitoneal mass.

Investigations: Physical examination, urine and blood analysis, catheterization, radiography of the chest, abdominal and pelvic CT, magnetic resonance angiography, renal ultrasound and biopsy of mass.

Diagnosis: Retroperitoneal fibrosis.

Management: Ureteral stenting, laparoscopic ureterolysis, and immunosuppressive therapy with prednisone and mycophenolate mofetil.

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