Idiopathic Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Treated with Medical Therapy.
- Author:
Myung Hoon KWON
1
;
Joon Hwa NOH
;
Lee Chul YANG
;
Joon BAE
;
Young Bong JEONG
;
Sang Ik KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Christian Hospital, Kwang Ju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Retroperitoneal fibrosis;
Medical therapy;
Ureter;
Obstruction
- MeSH:
Azathioprine;
Humans;
Male;
Prednisolone;
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis*;
Tamoxifen;
Ureter
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2002;43(3):246-249
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Retroperitoneal fibrosis, although benign, has a malignant course due to an encasement and obstruction of the retroperitoneal structures, particularly the urinary system. The most common treatment is often a surgical exploration followed by urologic intervention. However, steroid or azathioprine therapy has been advocated, with varying results and major side-effects. Recently, the successful medical therapy in patients with an early stage and low malignant potential has been reported. Here we report a male patient who underwent successful treatment of an idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis with tamoxifen and prednisolone.
