Unusual presentation of idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis: case report.

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  • N Twahirwa
  • J Rees
چکیده

Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (IRF) is an uncommon entity described as progressive proliferation of connective tissues leading to a fibrous plaque-like lesions that encases the aorta and inferior vena cava inferior to the level of the renal arteries. Mass forming retroperitoneal fibrosis is rare. We present a rare case of a unilateral focal retroperitoneal mass simulating a tumour encasing the middle third of the left ureter, with involvement of the ipsilateral scrotum.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • East African medical journal

دوره 85 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2008