Abstract
Retroperitoneal fibrosis is an extremely uncommon diagnosis in children. We report on a child with histologically confirmed retroperitoneal fibrosis that clinically mimicked recurrent leukemia. CASE REPORT A 7-year-old boy presented with acute lymphocytic leukemia in clinical remission 5 months aRer induction chemotherapy with methotrexate, vincristine and prednisone. Additional maintenance chemotherapy included doxorubicin and L-asparaginase. He did not receive radiation therapy. Persistent left flank pain and microhematuria prompted renal ultrasound that demonstrated left hydronephrosis. Physical examination revealed costovertebral angle tenderness without rebound. Excretory urography demonstrated delayed function with columnization of contrast material to the level of the common
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