Inflammation that affects your retroperitoneal space is a serious medical condition. It has a high mortality rate. However, early diagnosis and treatment can improve your outlook. The retroperitoneal ...

Retroperitoneal fibrosis occurs when tissue grows outside your abdominal cavity but not within your peritoneum (the membrane surrounding your organs of digestion). The tissue is generally localized ...

Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare inflammatory disorder that results in the formation of fibrous tissue, affecting the organs located at the back of the abdomen. It is also known as Ormond's disease ...

Background A 60-year-old man with a history of atherosclerotic disease of the carotid and coronary vasculature presented with lower back pain and acute renal failure. Imaging studies revealed ...