Abstract |
A 73-year-old man presented with acute renal failure due to bilateral hydronephroses. Urography and CT scan revealed stenosis and medial deviation of the bilateral ureters surrounded by a soft tissue mass at the level of the 4-5th lumber vertebrae. Under a diagnosis of retroperitoneal fibrosis, bilateral nephrostomies were temporarily placed and prednisolone administration was initiated at a dose of 20 mg/day. Ureteral passage markedly improved within 2 weeks in association with a decrease in size of the retroperitoneal soft tissue mass. The steroid therapy was continued for 4 months with decreasing dosing schedule. The patient has been doing well without any signs of recurrence for 3 months after the cessation of the steroid therapy.
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Authors | T Inoue, N Shimoda, Y Horikawa, Y Tachiki, S Satoh, T Habuchi, T Kato |
Journal | Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica
(Hinyokika Kiyo)
Vol. 47
Issue 5
Pg. 321-4
(May 2001)
ISSN: 0018-1994 [Print] Japan |
PMID | 11433752
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Aged
- Drug Administration Schedule
- Humans
- Male
- Prednisolone
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
(drug therapy)
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