Retroperitoneal fibrosis due to starch granuloma.
A case of retroperitoneal fibrosis due to starch granuloma is presented. Until a new lubricant for surgical gloves is available there is a continuing hazard of starch granulomatous disease.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications*; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006099:Granuloma / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D012185:Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013213:Starch / Q000009:adverse effects*
D013213:Starch