Retroperitoneal Fibrosis : A Rare Cause of Acute Renal Failure
Joint Authors
Faulkner, Marquetta L.
Adebiyi, Oluwafisayo
Ezimora, Amaka
Ogungbemile, Abimbola
Nzerue, Chike
Marianna, Salas-Vega
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare cause of acute renal failure (ARF) with only a handful of cases reported in literature.
We report a case of a 40-year-old male with an incidental finding of retroperitoneal fibrosis.
Case Presentation.
Patient is a 40-year-old African American male with no significant past medical history who presented with a four-month history of low back pain and associated nausea with vomiting.
Physical examination was significant for elevated blood pressure at 169/107 mmhg and bilateral pedal edema.
Significant admission laboratory include blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 108 mg/dL, serum creatinine (Cr) of 23 mg/dL, bicarbonate of 19 mg/dL, and potassium of 6.2 mmL/L.
Renal ultrasound showed bilateral hydronephrosis.
Post-void residual urine volume was normal.
Abdominopelvic CT scan showed retroperitoneal fibrosis confirmed with fine-needle biopsy.
He was treated with a combination of bilateral ureteral stent placement, hemodialysis, and steroid therapy.
Four months after hospital discharge, his BUN and Cr levels Improved to 18 mg/dL and 1.25 mg/dL, respectively.
Conclusion.
Retroperitoneal fibrosis should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients with acute renal failure and obstructive uropathy.
Abdominal CT scan is the examination of choice for diagnosis.
Full resolution with treatment depends on the duration of obstruction.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ezimora, Amaka& Faulkner, Marquetta L.& Adebiyi, Oluwafisayo& Ogungbemile, Abimbola& Marianna, Salas-Vega& Nzerue, Chike. 2012. Retroperitoneal Fibrosis : A Rare Cause of Acute Renal Failure. Case Reports in Nephrology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ezimora, Amaka…[et al.]. Retroperitoneal Fibrosis : A Rare Cause of Acute Renal Failure. Case Reports in Nephrology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ezimora, Amaka& Faulkner, Marquetta L.& Adebiyi, Oluwafisayo& Ogungbemile, Abimbola& Marianna, Salas-Vega& Nzerue, Chike. Retroperitoneal Fibrosis : A Rare Cause of Acute Renal Failure. Case Reports in Nephrology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487783