Retroperitoneal Fibrosis: Radiological-pathological features: Fibrosis - Softcover

Mustafa Ali Siddiqui, Mohammad; Shaheen, Uzma; Mohsin Khan, Mohammad

 
9783659297007: Retroperitoneal Fibrosis: Radiological-pathological features: Fibrosis
Softcover
ISBN 10: 3659297003 ISBN 13: 9783659297007
Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

42 yrs male presented to general physician with complaints of progressive symptoms of lower backache, fatigue, anemia, weight loss and mild fever. Initial diagnosis on clinical grounds was abdominal tuberculosis but on ultrasonography a hypo echoic mass encircling the aorta, IVC and ureters at the aortic bifurcation was observed with associated mild bilateral hydroureteronephrosis. His ESR & C-RP level was raised. Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) was suspected and contrast enhanced CT scans was performed. To differentiate between Retroperitoneal fibrosis and lymphoma CT guided biopsy carried out that confirmed our top impression on USG and CT of Retroperitoneal fibrosis. Histology examination showed infiltration of plasma cells, macrophages, lymphocytes and eosinophils accompanied by fibrosis.

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About the Author

Dr Muhammad Mustafa Ali Siddiqui ,Assistant professor Radiology CPEIC Multan, PakistanDr Uzma Shaheen ,Resident Histopathology SKMRC Lahore, PakistanDr.Mohammad Mohsin Khan ,Research Associate & Approved PhD Supervisor Higher Education Commission Government of Pakistan

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Publisher
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
3659297003
ISBN 13 
9783659297007
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
52