Response of renal intrahilar retroperitoneal fibrosis to immunosuppressive therapy.
We report the case of a 37-year-old woman who developed renal failure secondary to obstruction by renal intrahilar retroperitoneal fibrosis. Her disease proved to be sensitive only to high-dose immunosuppression. Our case illustrates an unusual course of this disease and the role of immunosuppression in its management.
Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.
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Crotty
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Orihuela
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Warren
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology; D012185:Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents