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Burak Acar Author

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Subjects of specialization
Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosi, Resistant hypertension

Affiliation
Department of Cardiology, Yuksek Ihtisas Heart-Education and Research Hospital, Turkey

Biography

Department of Cardiology, Yuksek Ihtisas Heart-Education and Research Hospital, Turkey, Detailed evaluation with laboratory analyses and imaging modalities led the diagnosis of retroperitoneal fibrosis with a consequent hydronephrosis. Following one-month treatment with the combination of steroid therapy and nephrostomy catheter insertion, fibrous tissue was regressed and the patient’s blood pressure was under control without further complication.

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A Rare Cause of Resistant Hypertension: Idiopathic Retroperitoneal Fibrosis

Author(s):

Burak Acar , Cengiz Burak , Esra Gucuk Ipek , R?za Sarper Okten , Umit Guray and Yesim Guray

A Rare Cause of Resistant Hypertension: Idiopathic Retroperitoneal Fibrosis

A 48 year-old lady presented with resistant hypertension and impaired renal function. Detailed evaluation with laboratory analyses and imaging modalities led the diagnosis of retroperitoneal fibrosis with a consequent hydronephrosis. Following one-month treatment with the combination of steroid therapy and nephrostomy catheter insertion, fibrous tissue was regressed and the patient’s blood press... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8602.1000218

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