Retroperitoneal Fibrosis: Review of the Literature - Abstract
Rarely seen is Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF), which presents with anomalous tissue that has both inflammatory and fibrous features. This oddity typically
arises near the sub-renal segment of the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries causing ureter obstruction. Significantly, RPF may be associated with IgG4 disease
as one its manifestations. Diagnostic imaging proves invaluable in identifying PRF cases. Glucocorticoids remain at forefront treatment either alone or combined
alongside other medications while surgery comes secondary if non-surgical means prove ineffective; more recently though, minimally invasive procedures have
become feasible options for therapy too.