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Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Alternate Names : Idiopathic Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Ormond's Disease
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Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Prognosis (Expectations)
Prognosis depends on the extent of the fibrosis and the amount of damage to the kidneys. The kidney damage may be temporary or permanent.
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• Definition
• Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Symptoms & Signs
• Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Prevention
• Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Diagnosis & Tests
• Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Treatment
• Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Prognosis
• Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Chronic Bilateral Obstructive Uropathy
• Chronic Renal Failure
• Chronic Unilateral Obstructive Uropathy
• Injury - Kidney and Ureter
• Unilateral Hydronephrosis
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal CT Scan
• Abdominal Ultrasound
Surgery & Procedures
• Stent
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Renal
• Urine Output - Decreased
Review Date : 8/18/2003
Reviewed By : David Webner, M.D., Sports Medicine Fellow, Crozer-Keystone Family Practice Program, Springfield, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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