Abdominal cocoon secondary to disseminated tuberculosis

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Pathology
• Infectious Diseases

Background:

• Abdominal cocoon, or sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis, is a rare condition characterized by a fibrocollagenous membrane enveloping the small bowel.
• This entity may present asymptomatically and is often discovered incidentally during surgical exploration.

Observation:

• The case involves a rare instance of abdominal cocoon attributed to abdominal tuberculosis.
• This presentation underscores the diverse etiological factors that can lead to this condition.

Findings:

• The study presents a rare case of abdominal cocoon.
• The etiology identified for this abdominal cocoon was abdominal tuberculosis.

Implications:

• This case expands the known spectrum of abdominal cocoon presentations.
• Recognizing abdominal tuberculosis as a potential cause is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management of sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis.