Retroperitoneal tuberculosis resulting in renal obstruction

Discussion:

The differential diagnosis for this case would include retroperitoneal fibrosis, lymphoma, IVC leiomyosarcoma, lymphoma, and TB. TB was confirmed with biopsy after the original CT and the patient underwent therapy, with resolved hydronephrosis on 6-month follow up imaging. While not a common diagnosis in the developed world, it should come to mind whenever dealing with an unknown mass or unusual pathology in the developing world. 

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