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Dzmitry Fursevich1, Jeremy Burt2
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Florida Hospital, 601 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL, 32803, USA. Dzmitry.Fursevich.MD@flhosp.org.
Abdominal cocoon syndrome, a rare cause of bowel obstruction, involves fibrous encasement of the small bowel. This case highlights its clinical, imaging, and pathologic features in a 65-year-old female.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Background:
- Abdominal cocoon syndrome, also known as sclerosing peritonitis, is a rare condition.
- It is characterized by the encasement of small bowel loops within a thick fibrous scar.
Observation:
- The condition often presents with vague chronic abdominal pain and weight loss.
- Clinical diagnosis is challenging until bowel obstruction symptoms arise.
Findings:
- This report details a case of abdominal cocoon syndrome in a 65-year-old female.
- The case illustrates the distinct clinical, imaging, and pathologic characteristics of the syndrome.
Implications:
- Understanding these features aids in earlier diagnosis and management of abdominal cocoon syndrome.
- This case contributes to the literature on rare causes of bowel obstruction.
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