Idiopathic fibrosclerosis of bilateral orbits, bilateral ureters, thyroid: a case report and review of the literature.

Mustafa Cankurtaran, Basak Oyan, Sadettin Kiliçkap, Burcu Balam Yavuz, Figen Batman

Journal: International urology and nephrology 2005;36(4):495-8

PMID: 15787323

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Abstract

Idiopathic multifocal fibrosclerosis is a rare disorder which is usually misdiagnosed in the clinics. We try to make a review of the literature about this large spectrum syndrome and treatment modalities other than surgery. Our patient interestingly have both fibrosclerosis of bilateral ureters, orbits and thyroid. Steroids, radiotherapy, tamoxifen, vitaminD3, colchisine was found to be in effective in treatment of progressive fibrosis.

Address: Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1007/s11255-004-0849-6

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MeSH Terms: Adult, Female, Humans, Orbit, Sclerosis, Thyroid Gland, Ureter