Retroperitoneal fibrosis secondary to non-urology carcinomas: a clinical and outcome analysis of 97 cases

ConclusionsAll patients with newly diagnosed unexplained hydronephrosis should undergo an age-appropriate carcinoma screening. The prognosis of RPF secondary to non-urology carcinoma was dismal. When dealing with hydronephrosis affecting renal function, pyelostomy instead of double J tube catheterization should be performed ahead of time.
Source: Clinical and Translational Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research