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Retroperitoneal fibrosis

普外科

Common symptoms

背痛、疲乏、低热、恶心、下腹痛、胀痛、厌食

The pathology of disease

Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) was first reported by the French urologist Albarran in 1905, and after Ormond reported 2 cases in 1948 it became more widely recognized. Pathologically it is characterized by proliferation of retroperitoneal fibrous tissue causing diffuse fibrosis; clinical features closely relate to the degree of compression of retroperitoneal structures or organs such as the ureter.

Common Symptoms

Back pain; fatigue; low fever; nausea; lower abdominal pain; distending pain; anorexia

Causes

About 2/3 have unknown cause, called idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis; the other 1/3 may relate to drugs, tumors, trauma or surgery, bleeding, urine extravasation, radiation, nonspecific GI inflammation (such as Crohn disease), appendicitis and diverticulitis.

Treatment

Medication, surgery, supportive treatment

Prevention

Avoid related drugs and toxins, and treat primary diseases promptly.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the general surgery department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.