J Korean Radiol Soc.  1997 Nov;37(5):881-883.

Idiopathic Retroperitoneal Fibrosis with Rectosigmoid Obstruction: Imaging Findings

• Choi SH
• Lim HK
• Lee WJ

Abstract

Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF), although rare, can lead to significant intestinal obstruction. A case of RPF resulting in obstruction of the rectosigmoid colon is presented. Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) revealed a characteristic fibrotic mass impinging on the rectosigmoid colon.

Keyword

Retroperitoneal space, fibrosis; Retroperitoneal space, CT; Retroperitoneal space, MR

MeSH Terms

Colon
Intestinal Obstruction
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis*