Idiopathic Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Associated with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis in an Old-aged Man
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 1032-1035, 2008.
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ABSTRACT
Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (IRPF) is a rare disease characterized by a retroperitoneal inflammatory proliferative fibrosing process. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common inflammatory condition of the thyroid gland; and is a frequently-occurring autoimmune disorder manifesting predominantly in middle-aged women. We report a rare association of IRPF with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in a 67-year-old man demonstrating good response to steroid therapy.
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Assunto principal:
Pregnenodionas
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Fibrose Retroperitoneal
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Doença de Hashimoto
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Anti-Inflamatórios
Limite:
Idoso
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Ano de publicação:
2008
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