Retroperitoneal fibrosis
Alternative names:
inflammation of the retroperitoneum
Treatment:
Surgical removal of the mass and freeing of the ureters is required.
The treatment of symptoms associated with obstructive uropathy may be required. Stents or drains placed in the ureter or in the renal pelvis may provide short-term relief of the symptoms until the mass is removed.
Corticosteroid therapy may be of value if surgery is impracticable (surgery is not advised because of the patient's general ill health of the person or other reasons).
Expectations (prognosis):
Surgical removal is the fibrosis. Kidney damage may be temporary or permanent.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call your health care provider if symptoms of retroperitoneal fibrosis develop, including decreased urine volume.
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