Idiopathic retroperitoneal and mediastinal fibrosis mimicking connective tissue disease

Morad, Nader; Strongwater, Steven; Eypper, Sharon; Woda, Bruce A.

doi:10.1016/0002-9343(87)90089-1

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“…Mediastinal and retroperitoneal fibrosis may occasionally be associated 8 – 10. Concomitant pleural and retroperitoneal fibrosis have been reported in patients exposed to asbestos 11 , 12.…”

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Syndrome of pleural and retrosternal "bridging" fibrosis and retroperitoneal fibrosis in patients with asbestos exposure

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Brillet²,

Combarnous³

et al. 2009

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Two case histories are described of pleural and anterior mediastinal fibrosis presenting as a continuous fibrotic process with thick parietal pleural plaques extending from one pleura to the contralateral pleura through the retrosternal area, and with retroperitoneal fibrosis. Follow-up over 4 years in one case demonstrated rapid progression of disease, with pleural fibrosis preceding retrosternal and retroperitoneal fibrosis. Histopathological analysis in both cases showed non-tumoral fibrosis with broad fibrous bundles surrounding fibroblasts (and lymphocytes in one case). Possible causes such as infections and exposure to ergot derivatives were excluded. Both patients had been slightly or moderately exposed to asbestos.

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Syndrome of pleural and retrosternal "bridging" fibrosis and retroperitoneal fibrosis in patients with asbestos exposure

Cottin

Brillet²,

Combarnous³

et al. 2009

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“…Such accompanying lesions are regarded as systemic idiopathic fibrosis (2,6,7). Although the pathogenesis of systemic idiopathic fibrosis is obscure, several case reports of idio- lipids, immune complex glomerulonephritis, circulating immune complexes, and vasculitis (8,9). This supports the possibility that systemic idiopathic fibrosis is under autoimmune disorders.…”

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Pulmonary Hyalinizing Granuloma with Laryngeal and Subcutaneous Involvement: Report of a Case Successfully Treated with Glucocorticoids

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“…Mediastinal and retroperitoneal fibrosis may occasionally be associated. [8][9][10] Concomitant pleural and retroperitoneal fibrosis have been reported in patients exposed to asbestos. 11 12 Fibrosis of several organs (multifocal fibrosclerosis) has been reported with involvement of almost any organ.…”

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confidence: 99%

Syndrome of pleural and retrosternal "bridging" fibrosis and retroperitoneal fibrosis in patients with asbestos exposure

Cottin

Brillet

Combarnous

et al. 2007

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Idiopathic retroperitoneal and mediastinal fibrosis mimicking connective tissue disease

Cited by 49 publications

References 11 publications

Syndrome of pleural and retrosternal "bridging" fibrosis and retroperitoneal fibrosis in patients with asbestos exposure

Syndrome of pleural and retrosternal "bridging" fibrosis and retroperitoneal fibrosis in patients with asbestos exposure

Pulmonary Hyalinizing Granuloma with Laryngeal and Subcutaneous Involvement: Report of a Case Successfully Treated with Glucocorticoids

Syndrome of pleural and retrosternal "bridging" fibrosis and retroperitoneal fibrosis in patients with asbestos exposure

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