The 20 Best Retroperitoneal Inflammation Doctors Near Me in St Petersburg, FL

Retroperitoneal inflammation causes swelling that occurs in the retroperitoneal space. Over time, it can lead to a mass behind the abdomen and its contents called retroperitoneal fibrosis.

The retroperitoneal space is in front of the lower back and behind the abdominal lining (peritoneum). Organs in this space include the:

• Kidneys
• Lymph nodes
• Pancreas
• Ureters
• Adrenal glands
• Esophagus
• Abdominal aorta
• Parts of the colon and stomach
• Rectum