Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis of the bladder.
A patient is described with isolated idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (IRPF) of the bladder causing overhydration due to postrenal oliguria. IRPF is known to spread to the bladder; restriction of the bladder, however, is extremely rare. The patient was successfully treated with corticosteroids. The potential role of corticosteroids in the management of IRPF is discussed.
Bresser
P
P
Department of Internal Medicine, Andreas Hospital, Amsterdam.
Monasch
E
E
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012185:Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
D011239:Prednisolone