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Calcified encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis associated with peritoneal dialysis: A case report

Authors :
Roy Waknin, MD
Frank Ayestaran Cassani, MD
Jennifer Neville Kucera, MD, MS
Source :
Radiology Case Reports, Vol 17, Iss 8, Pp 2742-2746 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2022.

Abstract

Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare, but sometimes fatal, complication of peritoneal dialysis characterized by diffuse thickening and encapsulation of the bowel and peritoneum. In more advanced cases, the peritoneum will gradually calcify. EPS usually presents as partial small bowel obstruction and diagnosed on imaging studies. We present a case of a 19-year-old female on long-term peritoneal dialysis with EPS and diffuse peritoneal calcifications.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19300433
Volume :
17
Issue :
8
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Radiology Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4e68352594ba45a58775c8a80affed86
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2022.05.011