Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis in a young female; the first case report in Sri Lanka
Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (IRF) is a rare disease with a better prognosis if identified earlier and treated promptly. This is thought to be secondary to an autoimmune process resulting in fibrosis, causing obstructive uropathy. Radiological aspects play a major role in diagnosis and follow...
Main Authors: | Pradeep Jayantha Gamage, Saman Chandana, Upul Weerasinghe, Mohan Samarasinghe, Sampath Jayawardhane, Nadun Dhanushka Gamage, Jalitha Thinnarachchi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Kandy Society of Medicine
2018-12-01
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Series: | Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://sljm.sljol.info/articles/94 |
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