Retroperitoneal fibrosis - case report

Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a rare entity that consists of chronic, non-specific inflammation the retroperitoneum with proliferation fibrotic tissue surrounding aorta, inferior vena cava, iliac vessels, and generally encompasses compresses ureters. It can be primary idiopathic or secondary to drugs, neoplasms, previous radiotherapy among others. The average age onset between 40 70 years slight male predominance. clinical manifestations are non-specific, so it frequently diagnosed in advanced stages. initial symptoms consist low back pain, asthenia, weight loss, arterial hypertension stages obstructive renal failure associated. MDCT (multidetector computed tomography) first line diagnostic method where possible evaluate extension fibrous mass as well involvement adjacent structures, detect hydronephrosis causes.