Tuberculosis as a trigger of retroperitoneal fibrosis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is usually idiopathic but sometimes secondary to underlying diseases. In this report, we describe a case of apparently idiopathic RPF associated with a mediastinal tuberculous adenopathy. After a course of antituberculous treatment, a complete resolution of both adenopathy and RPF was observed. We discuss the potential pathogenetic mechanisms linking the 2 diseases.
Medical subject headings
- Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
- Tuberculosis, Lymph Node