Retroperitoneal fibrosis mimicking a rectal tumor - Report of a case

Haciyanli M., Erkan N., Elverdi B., Avci G., Fuzun M., Dicle O.

DISEASES OF THE COLON & RECTUM, cilt.41, sa.5, ss.664-666, 1998 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 41 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 1998
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/bf02235280
  • Dergi Adı: DISEASES OF THE COLON & RECTUM
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.664-666
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: retroperitoneal fibrosis, rectal tumor, pelvic malignancy
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

PURPOSE: The study contained herein was undertaken to report an original case of retroperitoneal fibrosis that resembled a rectal tumor both symptomatically and radiologically. METHOD: Reported is a case of retrorectal fibrosis with a brief Literature review of the topic. RESULT: Although many forms of retroperitoneal fibrosis have been reported, extension below the pelvic rim is very unusual. Compression of the rectum and right ureter, with constipation as a chief complaint, made this case presentation unusual. Although computerized tomographic findings and needle biopsies supported the diagnosis of retroperitoneal fibrosis, an exploratory laparotomy was necessary to rule out a malignancy and to release the ureter. CONCLUSION: A fibrotic mass involving the retrorectal region may mimic a rectal tumor. To reach a final diagnosis, an exploratory laparotomp may be necessary, despite sophisticated evaluation techniques, because it is difficult to differentiate whether the mass is malignant.