A condition that causes excessive growth of fibrous tissues behind the peritoneal area is known as Retroperitoneal fibrosis. Fibrosis occurs behind the membrane of your stomach and intestine in case of Retroperitoneal fibrosis. This rare medical condition is also known as Ormond’s disease. It is an autoimmune disease.  The fibrous tissue developed causes pressure and blockage on your ureters. It can develop at any age.

Retroperitoneal fibrosis is more commonly found in men than women. This disease affects the abdominal aorta, an artery that carries the blood from your heart to your lower body organs such as kidneys.

Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a slow, progressive disorder in which obstruction of the ureters and other abdominal organs occurs due to the development of fibrous mass and inflammation behind the abdomen.

There are many risk factors for Retroperitoneal fibrosis, such as infection, tumor, infection, radiotherapy, surgery, etc.  Treatment includes corticosteroids, stents, tamoxifen, and surgery.