Retroperitoneal fibrosis in children (eosinophilic and idiopathic).
Two cases of retroperitoneal fibrosis in children are presented; one was idiopathic while the other was in association with eosinophilic cystitis, heretofore not reported. A literature search of patients under eighteen years of age reviews presentation, treatment, and associated diseases.
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003556:Cystitis / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications; D004802:Eosinophilia / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012185:Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000209:etiology