Sclerosing Encapsulating Carcinomatous Peritonitis: A Case Report

Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis: a case report

Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis, a rare cause of bowel obstruction, was described as a complication associated with peritoneal dialysis which is much feared because of its severity. The authors report a case where radiological findings in association with clinical symptoms have allowed for a noninvasive diagnosis of sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis, emphasizing the high sensitivity and...

Idiopathic encapsulating sclerosing peritonitis.

Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP)/abdominal cocoon syndrome is a rare condition that is generally identified in young females. The exact cause is still unknown. Timely and accurate imaging and diagnosis play a critical role for morbidity and mortality. It is usually diagnosed during surgery. The initial treatment should be conservative, and aggressive surgical approach should be avoide...

Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis

Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP) is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. This entity has been reported as either primary idiopathic or secondary to other diseases. We report SEP in 2 cirrhotic patients and review the literature. Both patients had decompensated cirrhosis and episodes of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. One patient underwent a Denver shunt placement before developi...

Abdominal Cocoon: A Case of Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis

Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis: a case successfully treated with immunosuppression.

Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP) associated with peritoneal dialysis (PD) has been reported frequently since its initial description by Gandhi in 1980 (1). The etiology remains elusive: peritonitis might be the most important risk factor, but acetatebased dialysis solutions, chlorhexidine as a disinfectant, and β−blocking drugs have also been implicated as causative agents. Sclerosing...