Spontaneous Regression Of Bilateral Hydronephrosis Due To Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Kume, H., & Kitamura, T. (2001). spontaneous regression of bilateral hydronephrosis due to retroperitoneal fibrosis. Scandinavian journal of urology and nephrology, 35(3), 255–256. https://doi.org/10.1080/003655901750292105
View Original Source →Abstract
The case was a 73-year-old male who presented with bilateral hydronephrosis due to retroperitoneal fibrosis. Later he became anuric and nephrostomy was constructed. However, with no medical treatment, the hydronephrosis disappeared. Such a spontaneous regression is rare and the etiology is discussed.
Case Details
Disease Location
Kidney
Personal Characteristics
73-year-old male with a history of several years of hypertension and angina
Clinical Characteristics
Bilateral hydronephrosis of unknown cause. Para-aortic mass with aortic calcication. 2 weeks after the initial examinations, the patient became anuric.
Remission Characteristics
With no medical treatment, 1 week later patient was voided from the urethra, and 1 month later, the nephrostomy was removed
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Transient inflammation of the atherosclerotic aoright
Clinical Treatment
Left nephrostomy