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Retroperitoneal fibrosis overview
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Retroperitoneal fibrosis or Ormond’s disease is a disease featuring the proliferation of fibrous tissue in the retroperitoneum, the compartment of the body containing the kidneys, aorta, renal tract and various other structures. It may present with lower back pain, renal failure, hypertension, deep vein thrombosis and other obstructive symptoms.
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]