Long-time observation of a case of retroperitoneal fibrosis with Klinefelter's syndrome
Samizadeh, A.; Knoll, O.; Loew, H.; Losse, H.
Der Urologe. Ausg. a 17(1): 42-45
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0340-2592 PMID: 625854 Document Number: 131695
The etiology of retroperitoneal fibrosis still is largely unknown. Autoimmunologic mechanisms, traumata, systemic diseases, and drugs have been discussed as possible etiologic factors. The presented case was found to have a Klinefelter's syndrome besides retroperitoneal fibrosis. We do not believe that there is a relation between the two diseases. The retroperitoneal fibrosis of this case responded well to glucocorticosteroid therapy and the severly reduced renal function became normal.