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Kunow A, Freyer Martins Pereira J, Chenot JF. Extravertebral low back pain: a scoping review. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:363. [PMID: 38714994 PMCID: PMC11075250 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07435-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common reasons for consultation in general practice. Currently, LBP is categorised into specific and non-specific causes. However, extravertebral causes, such as abdominal aortic aneurysm or pancreatitis, are not being considered. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed across MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane library, complemented by a handsearch. Studies conducted between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2020, where LBP was the main symptom, were included. RESULTS The literature search identified 6040 studies, from which duplicates were removed, leaving 4105 studies for title and abstract screening. Subsequently, 265 publications were selected for inclusion, with an additional 197 publications identified through the handsearch. The majority of the studies were case reports and case series, predominantly originating from specialised care settings. A clear distinction between vertebral or rare causes of LBP was not always possible. A range of diseases were identified as potential extravertebral causes of LBP, encompassing gynaecological, urological, vascular, systemic, and gastrointestinal diseases. Notably, guidelines exhibited inconsistencies in addressing extravertebral causes. DISCUSSION Prior to this review, there has been no systematic investigation into extravertebral causes of LBP. Although these causes are rare, the absence of robust and reliable epidemiological data hinders a comprehensive understanding, as well as the lack of standardised protocols, which contributes to a lack of accurate description of indicative symptoms. While there are certain disease-specific characteristics, such as non-mechanical or cyclical LBP, and atypical accompanying symptoms like fever, abdominal pain, or leg swelling, that may suggest extravertebral causes, it is important to recognise that these features are not universally present in every patient. CONCLUSION The differential diagnosis of extravertebral LBP is extensive with relatively low prevalence rates dependent on the clinical setting. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for extravertebral aetiologies, especially in patients presenting with atypical accompanying symptoms.
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- Anna Kunow
- Department of General Practice, University Medicine Greifswald, 17475, Fleischmannstraße, Greifswald, Germany.
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- Department of General Practice, University Medicine Greifswald, 17475, Fleischmannstraße, Greifswald, Germany
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Imai Y, Sekine M, Aoyama K, Kojima S, Sasaki G, Sato A, Matsumoto K, Morino M, Kashima H, Koito Y, Miura T, Takahashi Y, Ishii T, Tsuboi R, Otake H, Yoshikawa S, Uehara T, Asano T, Matsumoto S, Miyatani H, Oshiro H, Mashima H. Primary Bile Duct Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Diagnosed by Repeated Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Fine-needle Aspiration and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. Intern Med 2024; 63:493-501. [PMID: 37344437 PMCID: PMC10937144 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.1776-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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A 54-year-old man was admitted with obstructive jaundice. Computed tomography showed common bile duct stricture and a tumor around the celiac artery. Repeated endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) as well as a laparotomic biopsy around the celiac artery were diagnostically unsuccessful. Since the bile duct stricture progressed, EUS-FNA and ERCP were performed a third time, finally leading to the diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The treatment plan and prognosis of obstructive jaundice differ greatly depending on the disease. It is important to conduct careful follow-up and repeated histological examinations with appropriate modifications until a diagnosis is made.
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- Yurika Imai
- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Japan
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Ouchani M, Bachir H, Hamaz S, Alaoui H, Serraj K. Retroperitoneal Fibrosis: Beware of Lymphoma. Cureus 2021; 13:e17587. [PMID: 34646640 PMCID: PMC8483394 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare disease manifesting as chronic soft tissue fibrosis in the retroperitoneum, with potential anatomic and/or functional compromise of adjacent organs. It can be primary (idiopathic) or secondary to other conditions such as cancers, radiotherapy, surgery, traumatisms, infections, autoimmune disorders, or drugs. We report herein a 54-year-old patient with symptomatic retroperitoneal fibrosis leading to bilateral hydronephrosis and renal failure, in whom, after a complex diagnostic workup and protracted clinical course, a follicular lymphoma in the retroperitoneal was identified. The patient was treated with rituximab and cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (CHOP) chemotherapy protocol, with a resolution of hydronephrosis and lower back pain. We include a thorough literature review on etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis of retroperitoneal fibrosis. A meticulous search for malignancy is necessary for this rare condition that, if positive, may have significant therapeutic and prognostic implications.
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- Mohamed Ouchani
- Internal Medicine, Immunohematology and Cellular Therapy Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda, MAR
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- Internal Medicine, Immunohematology and Cellular Therapy Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda, MAR
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- Infectious Disease, Immunohematology and Cellular Therapy Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda, MAR
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- Infectious Disease, Immunohematology and Cellular Therapy Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda, MAR
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- Internal Medicine, Immunohematology and Cellular Therapy Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda, MAR
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Retroperitoneal Sclerosing Lipogranuloma in an Adolescent With Congenital Atresia of the Inferior Vena Cava: Case Report and Literature Review. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2021; 43:e525-e528. [PMID: 32516200 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000001855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Sclerosing lipogranuloma (SLG) in children is a rare, benign disease of unknown etiology suspected to be due to abnormal fatty tissue reaction. A 13-year-old girl presented with progressively worsening back pain. Cross-sectional imaging identified a retroperitoneal mass compressing the left ureter as well as infrarenal inferior vena cava atresia with extensive venous collaterals and chronic partially occlusive thromboses of the iliac veins. Surgical biopsy was consistent with SLG and it resolved spontaneously. SLG is typically a disease of adulthood but may be seen in children. The association between inferior vena cava atresia with venous thrombosis and development of SLG has not been reported previously.
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Gao W, Xing T, Ou T. The Resonance and the Allium ureteral stents in the treatment of non-malignant refractory ureterostenosis. BMC Urol 2021; 21:53. [PMID: 33827529 PMCID: PMC8025479 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-021-00815-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Refractory non-malignant ureterostenosis is challenging to treat. The experience to treat the stenosis primarily cause by retroperitoneal fibrosis with the Resonance and Allium metallic stent is still limited. We aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of these two stents and provide alternative treatment options. Methods A retrospective study was conducted for patients with non-malignant ureterostenosis and treated with the Resonance and Allium stents from March 2011 to September 2020 in our department. The efficacy was evaluated by the change of serum creatinine, glomerular filtration rate (GFR), the proportion of GFR of the affected side and hydronephrosis grade. The safety was evaluated by postoperative presence of moderate or severe overactive bladder (OAB), recurrent urinary infection, pain, stent displacement, encrustation and re-obstruction. Results 33 patients were eligible for the study, including 18 cases treated by the Resonance stents and 15 patients treated by the Allium stents. The patients of two groups had similar age and gender proportion. The cause of ureterostenosis was mainly retroperitoneal fibrosis in both groups but the Resonance group had more idiopathic cases. Follow-up time was significantly longer in the Resonance group than the Allium group (36.2 ± 24.0 vs 9.4 ± 5.0 months, p < 0.001). Both groups showed improvement or maintenance of serum creatinine level, GFR, the GFR proportion of the affected side and hydronephrosis grade after treatment. The Resonance group presented significant higher incidence of moderate or severe OAB, recurrent urinary infection and pain, while the Allium group showed significant more cases of re-obstruction. Conclusion Both the Resonance and Allium stent can relieve the non-malignant refractory ureterostenosis effectively. The Resonance stent may cause more irritable symptoms while the Allium stent may have a higher rate of re-obstruction. The long term efficacy and safety of the Allium stent in treating non-malignant refractory ureterostenosis requires further study. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12894-021-00815-6.
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- Wei Gao
- Department of Urology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Department of Urology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China
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- Department of Urology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China.
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Gao W, Ou TW, Cui X, Wu JT, Cui B. Metallic ureteral stent in restoring kidney function: Nine case reports. World J Clin Cases 2020; 8:2841-2848. [PMID: 32742993 PMCID: PMC7360699 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i13.2841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2019] [Revised: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Retroperitoneal fibrosis is an exceptionally rare disease characterized by proliferation of fibrous tissue and inflammation in the retroperitoneum. It features many symptoms in the kidneys and in other organs and usually leads to ureteral obstruction.
CASE SUMMARY Here we present 9 consecutive cases of idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (IRPF) in patients who presented to the Department of Nephrology or Department of Rheumatology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China, between January 2012 and June 2017 with ureteral obstruction due to external compression of the ureter that led to hydronephrosis and kidney dysfunction. Computed tomography imaging was used to identify hydronephrosis and ureteral obstruction and to evaluate kidney function. Each patient was diagnosed with IRPF based on clinical observation and computed tomography examination results. To restore kidney function, a retrograde metallic stent was placed in the ureter under X-ray guidance 2 d after each patient’s admission. No perioperative complications occurred in any patient, but postoperative complications occurred in two patients as follows: Patient 2 had stent migration and repeated metallic stent infections that resolved with treatment; and patient 4 had postoperative hematuria because he resumed normal activities too soon after stent placement (contrary to instruction). Placement of the metallic ureteral stents provided relief from ureteral obstruction and restored kidney function in all patients.
CONCLUSION Our 9-case series underscores the utility and efficacy of applying the Resonance® metallic ureteral stent to treat ureteral obstruction in patients with IRPF. For all retroperitoneal fibrosis cases in our series, ureteral stents provided effective relief and were shown to reduce the incidence rate of perioperative and postoperative complications.
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- Wei Gao
- Department of Urology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Urology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Urology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Urology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Urology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
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Gómez García I, Sánchez Castaño A, Romero Molina M, Rubio Hidalgo E, García Betancourth N, Labra González R, Sampietro Crespo A, Álvarez Fernández F, Flores Herrero Á, Gómez Rodríguez A. Retroperitoneal fibrosis: single-centre experience from 1992 to 2010, current status of knowledge and review of the international literature. Scand J Urol 2012. [PMID: 23206245 DOI: 10.3109/00365599.2012.747564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were to investigate retroperitoneal fibrosis in a Spanish hospital and present a review of the international literature to attempt to elucidate a diagnostic and therapeutic approach to this unusual pathology. MATERIAL AND METHODS A database search was performed in the pathology department and in the documentation service using the key words "retroperitoneal fibrosis" and "Ormond's disease", limiting the search to the years 1990-2010. Cases in which secondary retroperitoneal fibrosis was considered were excluded. In addition, a PubMed literature search was performed using the terms "retroperitoneal fibrosis" and "Ormond's", limiting the search to 1985-2011. RESULTS Twenty-two patients were diagnosed with idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (IRF) or Ormond's disease. The most common symptom at the time of diagnosis was flank pain. With regard to laboratory findings, five patients (22.7%) had anaemia and eight (36.3%) had renal failure. Computed tomography (CT) was performed in 20 patients (90.9%) and the most common finding observed was retroperitoneal mass. Eighteen patients were started on corticosteroids, in six cases in association with azathioprine. Three patients had recurrence at 12, 24 and 72 months, respectively, and 15 patients required emergency surgery. Nine open surgical procedures were performed. CONCLUSIONS At present, IRF is considered an autoimmune disease that presents with local and systemic signs and symptoms. CT and magnetic resonance imaging are the two tests of choice in IRF diagnosis and follow-up. [(18)F]Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography is starting to be used for assessment and treatment response. A combination of medical and surgical treatment is usually applied. It is essential to administer corticosteroids alone or in association with other immunosuppressive drugs such as azathioprine. Laparoscopic ureterolysis, or robotic ureterolysis, if available, is the technique of choice.
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Clevenger JA, Wang M, MacLennan GT, Montironi R, Lopez-Beltran A, Cheng L. Evidence for clonal fibroblast proliferation and autoimmune process in idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis. Hum Pathol 2012; 43:1875-80. [PMID: 22561019 DOI: 10.1016/j.humpath.2012.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2011] [Revised: 01/17/2012] [Accepted: 01/25/2012] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis is an uncommon disease characterized by encasement of retroperitoneal structures by fibrosis and chronic inflammation. Multiple etiologies have been proposed. First, we investigated if idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis is a clonal fibroblast proliferation by performing X-chromosome inactivation analyses. Second, we sought to determine if idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis is an autoimmune or immunoglobulin G4-driven process. Thirty cases of idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis, in whom known causes of retroperitoneal fibrosis were excluded and those for which paraffin blocks were available, were included in this study. We performed clonality analysis in 16 female patients. Genomic DNA samples were prepared from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections using laser capture microdissection. Of the 16 cases, 15 were informative. Of 15 informative cases, 8 (53%) showed nonrandom X-chromosome inactivation or a clonal process. Of the 26 patients for which immunoglobulin G4 analysis was performed, 14 (54%) were positive for immunoglobulin G4-positive plasma cells, and all were negative for anaplastic lymphoma kinase. Of cases positive for immunoglobulin G4, the immunoglobulin G4:immunoglobulin G ratio ranged from 0.30 to 1.00 (mean, 0.80). Of the 12 patients for which both clonality analysis and immunoglobulin G4 analysis were performed, 4 (33%) were clonal and immunoglobulin G4 negative; 2 (17%), clonal and immunoglobulin G4 positive; 2 (17%), nonclonal and immunoglobulin G4 positive; and 4 (33%), nonclonal and immunoglobulin G4 negative. Our data indicate that a significant proportion (53%) of idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis cases in women is associated with a clonal expansion of fibroblasts. In addition, a subset of idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis cases could be classified in the immunoglobulin G4-related sclerosing disease spectrum.
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- Jessica A Clevenger
- Department of Pathology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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Muskardin TW, Gertner E. A 45-year-old man with flank pain and inability to ejaculate. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2011; 64:616-22. [PMID: 22162419 DOI: 10.1002/acr.21567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Kojima M, Motoori T, Nishikawa M, Matsuda H, Masawa N, Nakamura N. Retroperitoneal fibrosis showing immunoglobulin G4-positive monoclonal B-lymphocytes. Leuk Lymphoma 2011; 52:2179-81. [PMID: 21668401 DOI: 10.3109/10428194.2011.591007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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[Retroperitoneal fibrosis and multiple myeloma: fortuitous association?]. Rev Med Interne 2010; 31:e4-6. [PMID: 20359790 DOI: 10.1016/j.revmed.2009.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2008] [Revised: 03/23/2009] [Accepted: 04/06/2009] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We report a 59-year-old man presenting with retroperitoneal fibrosis (RF) associated with IgG lambda multiple myeloma. Recent clinical and immunohistochemical findings suggest that RF might be a particular expression of plasma cell/lymphoid dyscrasia, and that this association is not merely fortuitous. We review the pathophysiological evidence supporting this hypothesis.
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Arai H, Oshiro H, Yamanaka S, Yukawa N, Wada N, Rino Y, Watanuki Y, Yamanaka S, Inayama Y, Lee J, Nakayama H, Masuda M. Grade I lymphomatoid granulomatosis with increased uptake of [18F] fluorodeoxyglucose in positron emission tomography: a case report. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 49:39-44. [PMID: 19474516 DOI: 10.3960/jslrt.49.39] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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There are several reports describing [18F] fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) findings in patients with lymphomatoid granulomatosis (LYG). We report a case of grade I LYG that showed increased uptake of FDG. The patient was a 63-year-old Japanese male who underwent an FDG-PET/computed tomography (CT) scan in screening for a malignant lesion. Increased uptake of FDG [maximum standard uptake value (SUV(max)), 3.7] was observed in the right hilar region in FDG-PET and enhanced CT revealed a round, abnormal mass that also showed increased FDG uptake. The patient had no previous symptoms. A tumor biopsy was performed and the histological diagnosis was grade I LYG. Therefore, increased SUV(max) in FDG-PET might be useful for diagnosing of LYG.
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- Hiromasa Arai
- Department of Surgery, Yokohama City University, School of Medicine.
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Gatumu MK, Jonsson MV, Øijordsbakken G, Skarstein K. Nuclear BCL10 in primary Sjögren’s syndrome. J Oral Pathol Med 2009; 38:501-7. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0714.2009.00757.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Oshiro H, Nomura M, Yamanaka S, Watanabe S, Inayama Y. Splenic inflammatory pseudotumor (inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 47:83-8. [PMID: 18040148 DOI: 10.3960/jslrt.47.83] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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We report a case of a splenic inflammatory pseudotumor (myofibroblastic tumor) in a 43-year-old man with a 5-year history of chronic bronchitis and sleep apnea syndrome. The patient was hospitalized because of a screen-detected splenic mass lesion. His sputum cultures revealed Mycobacterium avium complexes on only one occasion. Imaging studies revealed a 7 cm solitary tumorous lesion, and differential diagnoses of splenic hamartoma, hemangioma, lymphoma, and angiosarcoma were obtained from the radiologist. A splenectomy followed by pathological investigations was performed. By histology, the lesion contained fibroblastic or myofibroblastic spindle cell proliferations, accompanied by variable degrees of inflammatory cell infiltration. Ziehl-Neelsen staining did not reveal acid-fast bacteria. Immunohistochemically, the fibroblastic or myofibroblastic spindle cells were positive for vimentin, human smooth muscle actin, and muscle actin, but negative for desmin, CD8, CD21, CD23, CD35, p80, Epstein-Barr virus LMP, and human herpesvirus type 8. The infiltrating lymphoid cells demonstrated a nonneoplastic pattern. The results of in situ hybridization for Epstein-Barr virus encoded RNA were negative. The postoperative course was uneventful and he has had no recurrence in 22 months. His sleep apnea syndrome and chronic bronchitis have resolved spontaneously since the splenectomy.
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- Hisashi Oshiro
- Division of Anatomic and Surgical Pathology, Yokohama City University Hospital
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Patel TV, Kumar S, Singh AK. Post-renal acute renal failure. Kidney Int 2007; 72:890-4. [PMID: 17495862 DOI: 10.1038/sj.ki.5002301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- T V Patel
- Renal Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
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Akram S, Pardi DS, Schaffner JA, Smyrk TC. Sclerosing mesenteritis: clinical features, treatment, and outcome in ninety-two patients. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2007; 5:589-96; quiz 523-4. [PMID: 17478346 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2007.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 186] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Sclerosing mesenteritis is a rare non-neoplastic disease that affects the small bowel mesentery with chronic fibrosing inflammation. There are few data on the natural history and therapeutic options for this condition. METHODS We performed a retrospective and prospective study to describe the clinical characteristics, therapy, and outcome of all cases of sclerosing mesenteritis diagnosed at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, from 1982-2005. RESULTS Ninety-two cases were identified; 70% were male, with a median age of 65 years (interquartile range, 55-72). Common presenting symptoms included abdominal pain in 70%, diarrhea in 25%, and weight loss in 23%. Treatment included medical therapy alone in 26%, surgery alone in 13%, surgery followed by medical therapy in 9%, and 52% received no treatment. Ten percent responded to surgery alone, 20% responded to additional medical treatment after surgery, and 38% responded to medical therapy alone. Tamoxifen in combination with prednisone was used in 20 patients, and 60% improved. Non-tamoxifen-based regimens were used in 12 patients, and 8% improved. Eighteen deaths were noted during the study period, and 17% were attributed to complications of sclerosing mesenteritis or its treatment. CONCLUSIONS Although a relatively benign condition, sclerosing mesenteritis can have a prolonged debilitating course with a fatal outcome. Our results suggest that symptomatic patients might benefit from medical therapy, particularly tamoxifen and prednisone combination treatment. Long-term follow-up is needed to substantiate these results.
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- Salma Akram
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Bibliography. Current world literature. Raynaud phenomenon, scleroderma, overlap syndromes and other fibrosing syndromes. Curr Opin Rheumatol 2006; 18:654-6. [PMID: 17053515 DOI: 10.1097/bor.0b013e328010f1cd] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Neild GH, Rodriguez-Justo M, Wall C, Connolly JO. Hyper-IgG4 disease: report and characterisation of a new disease. BMC Med 2006; 4:23. [PMID: 17026742 PMCID: PMC1618394 DOI: 10.1186/1741-7015-4-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 190] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2006] [Accepted: 10/06/2006] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We highlight a chronic inflammatory disease we call 'hyper-IgG4 disease', which has many synonyms depending on the organ involved, the country of origin and the year of the report. It is characterized histologically by a lymphoplasmacytic inflammation with IgG4-positive cells and exuberant fibrosis, which leaves dense fibrosis on resolution. A typical example is idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis, but the initial report in 2001 was of sclerosing pancreatitis. METHODS We report an index case with fever and severe systemic disease. We have also reviewed the histology of 11 further patients with idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis for evidence of IgG4-expressing plasma cells, and examined a wide range of other inflammatory conditions and fibrotic diseases as organ-specific controls. We have reviewed the published literature for disease associations with idiopathic, systemic fibrosing conditions and the synonyms: pseudotumour, myofibroblastic tumour, plasma cell granuloma, systemic fibrosis, xanthofibrogranulomatosis, and multifocal fibrosclerosis. RESULTS Histology from all 12 patients showed, to varying degrees, fibrosis, intense inflammatory cell infiltration with lymphocytes, plasma cells, scattered neutrophils, and sometimes eosinophilic aggregates, with venulitis and obliterative arteritis. The majority of lymphocytes were T cells that expressed CD8 and CD4, with scattered B-cell-rich small lymphoid follicles. In all cases, there was a significant increase in IgG4-positive plasma cells compared with controls. In two cases, biopsies before and after steroid treatment were available, and only scattered plasma cells were seen after treatment, none of them expressing IgG4. Review of the literature shows that although pathology commonly appears confined to one organ, patients can have systemic symptoms and fever. In the active period, there is an acute phase response with a high serum concentration of IgG, and during this phase, there is a rapid clinical response to glucocorticoid steroid treatment. CONCLUSION We believe that hyper-IgG4 disease is an important condition to recognise, as the diagnosis can be readily verified and the outcome with treatment is very good.
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Affiliation(s)
- Guy H Neild
- UCL Centre for Nephrology, Royal Free Hospital, London NW3 2QG, UK
- Institute of Urology and Nephrology, Middlesex Hospital, London W1T 3AA, UK
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- Department of Histopathology, Royal Free and University College Medical School, University College Hospital, Rockefeller Building, London WC1E 6JJ, UK
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- UCL Centre for Nephrology, Royal Free Hospital, London NW3 2QG, UK
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- UCL Centre for Nephrology, Royal Free Hospital, London NW3 2QG, UK
- Institute of Urology and Nephrology, Middlesex Hospital, London W1T 3AA, UK
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Retroperitoneal fibrosis encompasses a range of diseases characterised by the presence of a fibro-inflammatory tissue, which usually surrounds the abdominal aorta and the iliac arteries and extends into the retroperitoneum to envelop neighbouring structures--eg, ureters. Retroperitoneal fibrosis is generally idiopathic, but can also be secondary to the use of certain drugs, malignant diseases, infections, and surgery. Idiopathic disease was thought to result from a local inflammatory reaction to antigens in the atherosclerotic plaques of the abdominal aorta, but clinicolaboratory findings--namely, the presence of constitutional symptoms and the high concentrations of acute-phase reactants--and the frequent association of the disease with autoimmune diseases that involve other organs suggest that it might be a manifestation of a systemic autoimmune or inflammatory disease. Steroids are normally used to treat idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis, although other options--eg, immunosuppressants, tamoxifen--are available. The outlook is usually good, but, if not appropriately diagnosed or treated, the disease can cause severe complications, such as end-stage renal failure. Here, we review the different aspects of retroperitoneal fibrosis, focusing on idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis and on the differential diagnosis associated with the secondary forms.
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- Augusto Vaglio
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Nephrology and Health Science, University of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43100 Parma, Italy.
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Sakamoto A, Okamoto K, Ishizaka N, Tejima K, Hirata Y, Nagai R. 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography in a Case of Retroperitoneal Fibrosis. Int Heart J 2006; 47:645-50. [PMID: 16960419 DOI: 10.1536/ihj.47.645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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A patient with recurrent abdominal pain was admitted to our hospital. Computed tomography showed a soft dense mass surrounding the abdominal aorta at the infrarenal level, which was compatible with retroperitoneal fibrosis. (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose ((18)F-FDG) positron emission tomography showed abnormal uptake of (18)F-FDG into these lesions. Two months after the initiation of corticosteroid therapy, the abnormal uptake of (18)F-FDG had ceased along with a reduction in the fibrous mass surrounding the abdominal aorta.
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- Aiko Sakamoto
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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