Fibrosis
| Definition: |
Any pathological condition where fibrous connective tissue invades any organ, usually as a consequence of inflammation or other injury. |
| Notes: |
NIM only as pathol process with no qualif: coord with Cat A term /pathol (IM); several specific fibrosis terms are also available |
| Also Called: |
Cirrhosis |
| Previously Indexed: |
specific organ/pathology (1966-1986) |
Fibrosis Categories.
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Retroperitoneal Fibrosis - 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. |
Fibrosis Definitions and Terms
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