[Long-time observation of a case of retroperitoneal fibrosis with Klinefelter's syndrome (author's transl)].

Abstract

The etiology of retroperitoneal fibrosis still is largely unknown. Autoimmunologic mechanisms, traumata, systemic diseases, and drugs have been discussed as possible etiologic factors. The presented case was found to have a Klinefelter's syndrome besides retroperitoneal fibrosis. We do not believe that there is a relation between the two diseases. The retroperitoneal fibrosis of this case responded well to glucocorticosteroid therapy and the severly reduced renal function became normal.

• Authors: A Samizadeh, O Knoll, H Loew, H Losse
• Journal: Der Urologe. Ausg. A (Urologe A) Vol. 17 Issue 1 Pg. 42-5 (Jan 1978) ISSN: 0340-2592 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Langzeitverlauf bei einem Fall von retroperitonealer Fibrose (M. Ormond) mit Klinefelter-Syndrom.
• PMID: 625854 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Methylprednisolone

Topics

• Humans
• Klinefelter Syndrome (diagnosis, diagnostic imaging)
• Male
• Methylprednisolone (therapeutic use)
• Middle Aged
• Radiography
• Retroperitoneal Fibrosis (complications, diagnostic imaging, drug therapy)