retroperitoneal fibrosis

Authors

  • Claudio Orlich Castelán Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social, Hospital San Juan de Dios
  • Jaime Gutiérrez Góngora Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social, Hospital San Juan de Dios

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51481/amc.v47i3.197

Keywords:

retroperitoneal, fibrosis, kidney failure, pelvic tuberculosis

Abstract

Retroperitoneal fibrosis. is an uncommon disease com-plicated by ureteral entrapment causing hydronephrosis andobstructive renal failure. We herein report a case recentlydiagnosed at our institution and review the literature on thistopic.

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Published

2005-07-01

How to Cite

retroperitoneal fibrosis. (2005). Acta Médica Costarricense , 47(3), 151-153. https://doi.org/10.51481/amc.v47i3.197