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Proliferation of fibrosis in retroperitoneum.
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Aetiology:
- Idiopathic (Ormond’s disease), autoimmune, Hodgkin’s, carcinoid, methysergide.
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Common in men, 4-6th decade.
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Fibrosis involves- ureter, IVC, aorta, mesenteric vessels.
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Presenting symptoms: (depends upon organs involved)
- Poorly localized abdominal pain, sudden sever pain, unilateral leg swelling, oliguria, dysuria, haematuria.