Research Evidence
Peer-reviewed studies linked via MeSH term "Retroperitoneal Fibrosis" from the MEDLINE/PubMed database.
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Characteristics and prognosis of ANCA-positive retroperitoneal fibrosis: A systematic literature review.
[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] · Autoimmun Rev · 2020
PMID: 32801045Meta-Analysis
Characteristics and prognosis of IgG4-related periaortitis/periarteritis: A systematic literature review.
[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] · Autoimmun Rev · 2019
PMID: 31323364Meta-Analysis
Interleukin-10 gene polymorphisms and chronic periodontitis susceptibility: Evidence based on 33 studies.
[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] · J Periodontal Res · 2019
PMID: 30295312Meta-Analysis
Impact of hybrid molecular imaging in retroperitoneal fibrosis: a systematic review.
[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · Rheumatol Int · 2018
PMID: 28840309Meta-Analysis
Emerging role of Fluorine-18-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography in patients with retroperitoneal fibrosis: a systematic review.
[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · Rheumatol Int · 2013
PMID: 23124736Meta-Analysis
Persistent chronic peri-aortitis ('inflammatory aneurysm') after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: systematic review of the literature.
[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · Vasc Med · 2008
PMID: 18940906Meta-Analysis
Methotrexate and low-dose prednisone in idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis: a randomised clinical trial.
[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · J Autoimmun · 2025
PMID: 40974866RCT
Multimodality imaging review of retroperitoneal fibrosis.
[object Object], [object Object] · Abdom Radiol (NY) · 2025
PMID: 40035807Review
Update on IgG4-related periaortitis/retroperitoneal fibrosis and periarteritis -recent clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic advances.
[object Object] · Semin Arthritis Rheum · 2025
PMID: 40037998Review
Exploring retroperitoneal fibrosis: Insights, challenges, and treatment approaches.
[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · Urologia · 2025
PMID: 39268704Review
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Signs & Symptoms
Based on Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) disease-phenotype annotations.
Pain
Very frequent (80-99%)HP:0012531
Anorexia
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0002039
Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody positivity
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0025379
Deep dermal perivascular inflammatory infiltrate
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0031191
Elevated CRP
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0011227
Elevated sedimentation rate
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0003565
Flank pain
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0030157
High blood pressure
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0000822
Hydronephrosis
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0000126
Increased blood urea nitrogen
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0003138
Increased creatinine
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0003259
Large vessel vasculitis
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0005310
Low back pain
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0003419
Normocytic anemia
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0001897
Renal failure
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0000083
Tiredness
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0012378
Unilateral renal hypoplasia
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0012583
Upset stomach
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0002027
Weight loss
Frequent (30-79%)HP:0001824
Acute kidney failure
Occasional (5-29%)HP:0001919
Antineutrophil antibody positivity
Occasional (5-29%)HP:0003453
Dependant oedema
Occasional (5-29%)HP:0010741
Dyschezia
Occasional (5-29%)HP:0002019
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Occasional (5-29%)HP:0000872
Membranous glomerulonephritis
Occasional (5-29%)HP:0012578
Nausea and vomiting
Occasional (5-29%)HP:0002017
Psoriasis
Occasional (5-29%)HP:0003765
Pyrexia
Occasional (5-29%)HP:0001945
Rheumatoid arthritis
Occasional (5-29%)HP:0001370
Rheumatoid factor positive
Occasional (5-29%)HP:0002923
Quick Facts
- SNOMED CT
- 49120005
- UMLS CUI
- C0035357
- Fully Specified Name
- Retroperitoneal fibrosis (disorder)
- Specialists
- 0
- Diagnostic Biomarkers
- 0
- HPO Phenotypes
- 30
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