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Idiopathic sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis: a case in an adolescent girl

A R Ndiaye1, A Mbengue, T O Soko

  • 1Département d'imagerie médicale, hôpital Principal, 1 avenue Nelson-Mandela, Dakar, Senegal. abdourahmanen@yahoo.fr

Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging
|July 4, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Encapsulating peritonitis, known as "abdominal cocoon," occurs when the digestive tube is encased in a membrane. This report details a rare idiopathic case in a 15-year-old adolescent girl.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Abdominal Surgery

Background:

  • Encapsulating peritonitis, or "abdominal cocoon," involves the digestive tract being encased in a fibrous membrane.
  • It can be secondary to peritoneal dialysis, drugs, inflammation, or tumors, but rare idiopathic forms exist.

Observation:

  • A 15-year-old adolescent girl presented with symptoms suggestive of abdominal cocoon.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with an idiopathic form of encapsulating peritonitis.
  • This highlights the occurrence of rare, non-secondary causes in younger individuals.

Implications:

  • Understanding rare idiopathic cases is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management of abdominal cocoon.
  • Further research into idiopathic forms may reveal underlying mechanisms and novel treatment strategies.

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