A Hyperpigmented Reticular Rash in a Patient on Peritoneal Dialysis

A patient with reticular pigmentation

A 38- year-old man in good general health and normal intellectualfunctioning referred to the dermatologic clinic with numerouspruritic reticulate pigmentations on his neck, chest and upperback since 10 years ago. We noticed similar lesions on his axillae,groin and infra mammary area with no family background.

Developing a Device for Automated Peritoneal Dialysis

Background: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an efficient alternative for hemodialysis. Removal of waste metabolites and excess water from the blood circulation are the two main tasks done during dialysis. These are done by using a filter; in PD, the naturally semi-permeable peritoneal membrane acts as the filter. Automated PD machines control intelligently the operations to enhance the efficiency a...

A Case Report of Rash at Peritoneal Dialysis Exit Site

The International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis recommends the regular application of topical antibiotic-containing preparations in addition to a routine exit site care to reduce the risk of exit site infection (ESI). Among these prophylactic antimicrobial preparations, topical gentamicin is one of the widely used and effective antibiotics for prevention of ESI and peritonitis in peritoneal d...

Pleural Effusion in a Peritoneal Dialysis Patient

A 34-year-old female presented with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) treated by peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) complained of a dry cough. Chest X-ray and chest computed tomography (CT) scan revealed massive right hydrothorax. Because the glucose concentration of pleural fluid was markedly high compared with that of serum, we performed isotope and contrast peritoneography. We used CT for localizing it...

Icodextrin allergy in a peritoneal dialysis patient.