Mesh term Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Browse to parent terms:Fibrosis
Description
A slowly progressive condition of unknown etiology, characterized by deposition of fibrous tissue in the retroperitoneal space compressing the ureters, great vessels, bile duct, and other structures. When associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm, it may be called chronic periaortitis or inflammatory perianeurysmal fibrosis.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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