Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis presenting as recurrent scrotal edema : report of a case and review of the literature
Joint Authors
Saab, Rawan
Khuri, Mansur
Afif, Claude
Bou Khalil, Roula
Bechara, Chadi
Ghaoui, Albert
Ghabach, Maroun
Riakos, Wajih
Ubayd, Sulayman
Ubayd, Jean
Aftimos, Georges
Farahat, Said
Source
Issue
Vol. 62, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2014), pp.48-53, 6 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2014-03-31
Country of Publication
Lebanon
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Primary or idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis, first described by Ormond in 1948, is a rare and elusive diagnosis, requiring a high level of suspicion.
Patients usually present with entrapment of retroperitoneal organs, the most common being the ureters, causing hydronephrosis and acute kidney injury.
Here, we present the case of a 56-year-old male presenting for recurrent and intermittent scrotal edema.
Upon routine laboratory workup, he was found to have an elevated creatinine level.
Imaging showed encasement of bilateral ureters.
Bilateral ureteral stents were placed with relief of his obstructive uropathy, followed by normalization of creatinine.
The patient later underwent laparoscopic release of retroperitoneal adhesions.
Biopsies taken from the operative site showed fibroblast proliferation and elements of acute and chronic inflammation.
With further workup of etiologies being negative, he was diagnosed with idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis.
Abstract FRE
Primary or idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis, first described by Ormond in 1948, is a rare and elusive diagnosis, requiring a high level of suspicion.
Patients usually present with entrapment of retroperitoneal organs, the most common being the ureters, causing hydronephrosis and acute kidney injury.
Here, we present the case of a 56-year-old male presenting for recurrent and intermittent scrotal edema.
Upon routine laboratory workup, he was found to have an elevated creatinine level.
Imaging showed encasement of bilateral ureters.
Bilateral ureteral stents were placed with relief of his obstructive uropathy, followed by normalization of creatinine.
The patient later underwent laparoscopic release of retroperitoneal adhesions.
Biopsies taken from the operative site showed fibroblast proliferation and elements of acute and chronic inflammation.
With further workup of etiologies being negative, he was diagnosed with idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Saab, Rawan& Khuri, Mansur& Afif, Claude& Bou Khalil, Roula& Bechara, Chadi& Ghaoui, Albert…[et al.]. 2014. Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis presenting as recurrent scrotal edema : report of a case and review of the literature. Journal Médical Libanais،Vol. 62, no. 1, pp.48-53.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-372263
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Saab, Rawan…[et al.]. Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis presenting as recurrent scrotal edema : report of a case and review of the literature. Journal Médical Libanais Vol. 62, no. 1 (2014), pp.48-53.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-372263
American Medical Association (AMA)
Saab, Rawan& Khuri, Mansur& Afif, Claude& Bou Khalil, Roula& Bechara, Chadi& Ghaoui, Albert…[et al.]. Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis presenting as recurrent scrotal edema : report of a case and review of the literature. Journal Médical Libanais. 2014. Vol. 62, no. 1, pp.48-53.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-372263
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 52-53
Record ID
BIM-372263