Calcified encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis associated with peritoneal dialysis: A case report
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Roy Waknin1, Frank Ayestaran Cassani2, Jennifer Neville Kucera1,3
1Department of Radiology, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, 2 Tampa General Circle, STC 6102, Tampa, FL 33606, USA.
Abstract:
Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare, but sometimes fatal, complication of peritoneal dialysis characterized by diffuse thickening and encapsulation of the bowel and peritoneum. In more advanced cases, the peritoneum will gradually calcify. EPS usually presents as partial small bowel obstruction and diagnosed on imaging studies. We present a case of a 19-year-old female on long-term peritoneal dialysis with EPS and diffuse peritoneal calcifications.
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