Preferred Label : retroperitoneal fibrosis;
Definition : A slowly progressive condition of unknown etiology, characterized by deposition of
fibrous tissue in the retroperitoneal space compressing the ureters, great vessels,
bile duct, and other structures. When associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm, it
may be called chronic periaortitis or inflammatory perianeurysmal fibrosis. [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0035357;
Origin ID : RID3825;
UMLS CUI : C0035357;
Associated condition of
- Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
A slowly progressive condition of unknown etiology, characterized by deposition of
fibrous tissue in the retroperitoneal space compressing the ureters, great vessels,
bile duct, and other structures. When associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm, it
may be called chronic periaortitis or inflammatory perianeurysmal fibrosis. [MeSH]
