Retroperitoneal fibrosis following radiotherapy for stage I testicular seminoma.

Abstract

Retroperitoneal fibrosis, proved by surgical exploration and pathology, was discovered in a patient 13 years after 3,000 rad external beam cobalt retroperitoneal radiation therapy for stage I testicular seminoma. Ureteral obstruction resulted in the loss of 1 kidney, necessitating ipsilateral nephrectomy and contralateral ureterolysis. To my knowledge this is the first reported case of retroperitoneal fibrosis occurring after radiotherapy for testicular cancer.

• Authors: J W Moul
• Journal: The Journal of urology (J Urol) Vol. 147 Issue 1 Pg. 124-6 (Jan 1992) ISSN: 0022-5347 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1729501 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Dysgerminoma (radiotherapy)
• Humans
• Hydronephrosis (diagnostic imaging, etiology)
• Male
• Radiotherapy (adverse effects)
• Radiotherapy Dosage
• Retroperitoneal Fibrosis (diagnostic imaging, etiology)
• Testicular Neoplasms (radiotherapy)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed