Idiopathic Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Treated with Medical Therapy / 대한비뇨기과학회지
Korean Journal of Urology
;
: 246-249, 2002.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-204890
ABSTRACT
Retroperitoneal fibrosis, although benign, has a malignant course due to an encasement and obstruction of the retroperitoneal structures, particularly the urinary system. The most common treatment is often a surgical exploration followed by urologic intervention. However, steroid or azathioprine therapy has been advocated, with varying results and major side-effects. Recently, the successful medical therapy in patients with an early stage and low malignant potential has been reported. Here we report a male patient who underwent successful treatment of an idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis with tamoxifen and prednisolone.
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Main subject:
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
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Azathioprine
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Tamoxifen
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Ureter
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Prednisolone
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Urology
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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