Encapsulated peritoneal sclerosis

Authors

  • Hira Asghar Department of Radiology, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Rabail Raza Department of Radiology, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Imran Khalid Niazi Department of Radiology, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Kashif Siddiqui Department of Radiology, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.22-007

Abstract

Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) also known as abdominal cacoon is a rare cause of acute or subacute small bowel obstruction. It is characterized by total or partial encasement of the small bowel within a thick fibrocollagenous membrane which may be formed in response to prolonged, repetitive, and severe insult to the peritoneal mesothelium. This is frequently seen in the setting of peritoneal dialysis. However other causes may include chronic inflammation. We present a case of EPS in a male with infrequent abdominal pain, nausea and fever....

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Published

2022-02-03

How to Cite

Hira Asghar, Rabail Raza, Imran Khalid Niazi, & Kashif Siddiqui. (2022). Encapsulated peritoneal sclerosis. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 72(01), 192. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.22-007

Issue

Vol. 72 No. 01 (2022): JANUARY

Section

IMAGING CORNER

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