Propranolol and Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Authors: J. RUSH PIERCE
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1981)

Letters and Corrections1 August 1981Propranolol and Retroperitoneal FibrosisJ. RUSH PIERCE JR, M.D., DAVID C. TROSTLE, M.D., JOHN J. WARNER, M.D.J. RUSH PIERCE JR, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, DAVID C. TROSTLE, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, JOHN J. WARNER, M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-95-2-244_1 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptTo the editor: We have recently treated a patient who developed retroperitoneal fibrosis while taking propranolol.A 51-year-old black man had an uncomplicated inferior myocardial infarction in 1978. Subsequent, exertional chest pain was treated with isosorbide dinitrate. In January 1979 propranolol treatment, 160 mg/d, was begun. In August 1980, left flank pain and left leg swelling developed. An intravenous pyelogram showed hydronephosis, partial obstruction of the right ureter, and medial deviation of both ureters. He was admitted to the hospital.Physical examination was unremarkable. Abnormal laboratory values were packed cell volume, 34%; serum creatinine, 2.3 mg/dL; serum urea nitrogen, 33...References1. LEPORWALSH HP. Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis. J Urol. 1979;122:1-6. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar2. PETRIEGOLLOWAYJEFFERSWEBSTER JDJJ. Adverse reactions to beta-blocking drugs: a review. Postgrad Med J. 1976;52(suppl 4):63-9. MedlineGoogle Scholar3. SCRIABINE A. β-adrenoreceptor blocking drugs in hypertension. Annu Rev Pharmacol Toxicol. 1979;19:269-84. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar4. BULLIMORE D. Retroperitoneal fibrosis associated with atenolol. Br Med J. 1980;2:564. Letter. CrossrefGoogle Scholar5. MARSHALLBADDELEYBARRITT AHD. Practolol peritonitis. Q J Med. 1977;46:135-49. MedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Veterans Administration Medical Center Nashville, TN 37203 PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited ByRetroperitoneal fibrosis and β‐blocking agents: Is there an association?Drug-induced retroperitoneal fibrosis: a case/non-case study in the French PharmacoVigilance DatabaseBeta-adrenoceptor antagonistsRetroperitoneal FibrosisDrugs Used to Treat Hypertension, Heart Failure, and Angina PectorisBeta-adrenoceptor antagonistsPergolide-Induced Pleuropulmonary FibrosisRetroperitoneal fibrosis associated with aortitisDrug Information Analysis ServiceDrug Information Analysis ServiceCUTANEOUS SIDE-EFFECTS OF BETA-ADRENERGIC BLOCKERSOcular Inflammatory Pseudotumor Associated with Propranolol TherapyClassificazione Delle Fibrosi Retroperitoneali E Fisiopatologia Della Malattia Di Ormond ()Do beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs cause retroperitoneal fibrosis?Epileptic seizures in a population of 6000. I: Demography, diagnosis and classification, and role of the hospital services.Anti-anginal and beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs 1 August 1981Volume 95, Issue 2Page: 244-244KeywordsCreatinineFibrosisInflammationIntravenous pyelographyIschemiaMyocardial infarctionResearch laboratoriesSerum urea nitrogenUreter Issue Published: 1 August 1981 PDF DownloadLoading ...