Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	119292
Country	United States

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Retroperitoneal fibrosis mimicking benign disease - a paraneoplastic clue to small bowel adenocarcinoma: A case report
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Kirti Arora, Sara Tipmongkol, Manjeet Kumar Goyal and Laurie Matt-Amaral
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Corresponding Author	Manjeet Kumar Goyal, Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, 1, Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH 44308, United States. manjeetgoyal@gmail.com
Key Words	Retroperitoneal fibrosis; Small bowel adenocarcinoma; Metastasis; Urinary tract infection; Malignancy; Case report
Core Tip	Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare fibroinflammatory disorder that typically involves the infrarenal aorta and ureters, leading to insidious symptoms such as abdominal or back pain, constitutional features, and obstructive uropathy. Laboratory findings are often nonspecific, with elevated inflammatory markers and occasional autoimmune serologies. Cross-sectional imaging with computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging is essential for diagnosis and for guiding biopsy to exclude malignancy. Glucocorticoids remain the cornerstone of therapy, with immunomodulatory agents reserved for refractory or relapsing disease. Long-term follow-up is critical due to high relapse rates despite treatment.
Citation	Arora K, Tipmongkol S, Goyal MK, Matt-Amaral L. Retroperitoneal fibrosis mimicking benign disease - a paraneoplastic clue to small bowel adenocarcinoma: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-26 01:23
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-26 01:44
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-04 09:44
Return for Revision	2026-02-04 09:44
Revised	2026-02-15 00:31
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-20 02:43
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-20 08:20
Articles in Press	2026-03-20 08:20
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