Perirenal involvement by retroperitoneal fibrosis : the usefulness of MRI to establish diagnosis

A case of retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) with rare, extensive involvement of the perirenal area is reported. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signal intensities were helpful in distinguishing benign from malignant disease.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Urologic radiology 1992, Vol.13 (3), p.173-176
Hauptverfasser:	ROMINGER, M. B, KENNEY, P. J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Biopsy Diagnosis, Differential Female Humans Kidney - pathology Magnetic Resonance Imaging Medical sciences Middle Aged Nephrology. Urinary tract diseases Retroperitoneal Fibrosis - diagnosis Retroperitoneal Fibrosis - pathology Retroperitoneal Neoplasms - diagnosis Urinary system involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous Urinary tract. Prostate gland
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) with rare, extensive involvement of the perirenal area is reported. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signal intensities were helpful in distinguishing benign from malignant disease.
ISSN:	0171-1091