National Registry of Idiopathic Retroperitoneal Fibrosis in China
Methods: All the patients fulfilling diagnostic criteria of IRPF would be enrolled from multi-centers around China. A online database system has been established. Endpoints: The primary endpoint is to investigate the clinical manifestations of Chinese IRPF patients; the secondary endpoints including the demographic features,laboratory characteristics, immunological tests, imaging and pathological features, in addition, the treatment and prognosis of the disease.
• Conforming to the diagnostic criteria of IRPF;Definite IRPF must have the following characteristics: (1) The typical finding of Imaging shows retroperitoneal mass, surrounding the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries, with encasement of ureters and/or organ dysfunction; (2) Exclusion of disease progression after standard glucocorticoid treatment; and (3) histopathological findings shows a fibrous tissue with signs of chronic inflammation. The inflammatory component is comprised of lymphocytes, plasma cells and macrophages. Neutrophils and granulomas are rare findings. Possible IRPF required (1) and (2), but without histopathological examination.