These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.
General Information
Question: What is retoperitoneal fibrosis?
Answer: Retroperitoneal Fibrosis is a condition where the organs behind the abdomen(kidneys, etc.) begin to fibrose. This can lead to renal failure and different organ dysfunction. The cause is not known and it is a fairly rare problem. There have been drugs which have been implicated in the condition. But, they are not currently on the market.
