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Stromal Fibrosis Breast Mass
Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare disorder in which the tubes (ureters) that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder are blocked by a mass in the area behind the stomach and intestines.
Alternative Names
Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis; Ormond's disease
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare disorder that occurs when extra fibrous tissue forms in the area behind the stomach and intestines. The excess tissue forms a mass (or masses) that can block...
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Breast Cancer
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