Retroperitoneal fibrosis and scleroderma.
The association of retroperitoneal fibrosis and systemic sclerosis is reported from a patient positive for the HLA-B27 antigen. This appears to be the first report of such an association. Pathological features common to the 2 syndromes are discussed and the literature is reviewed.
D005260:Female; D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012185:Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology
D006680:HLA Antigens