title: Retroperitoneal fibrosis: a review of clinical features and imaging findings.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare collagen vascular disorder of unclear cause. Both benign and malignant associations have been described, rendering differentiation of these entities of paramount importance because sinister pathology alters the diagnosis. Thus, a high level of diligence is required in the investigation of this condition, particularly in patients with concomitant systemic conditions.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Familiarity with the realm of imaging manifestations of retroperitoneal fibrosis is vital to ensure correct diagnosis and optimal treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University College Hospital, Newcastle Rd., Galway, Ireland. carmelcronin2000@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Carmel G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Cronin
authors.forename: Derek G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Lohan
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Blake
authors.forename: Clare
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Roche
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: McCarthy
authors.forename: Joseph M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Murphy
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D012185:Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media