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  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP), or cocoon abdomen, is a rare chronic inflammatory condition.
  • It involves the formation of a fibrous membrane encasing the small bowel, leading to intestinal obstruction.
  • SEP can be primary (idiopathic) or secondary to various factors like chemotherapy, medications, or infections.

Observation:

  • A 32-year-old male presented with acute symptoms of abdominal pain, vomiting, and obstipation.
  • Clinical presentation mimicked other causes of intestinal obstruction.
  • Diagnostic workup did not readily identify a secondary cause for the peritonitis.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis.
  • The rarity of the condition and the absence of identifiable secondary causes made this case noteworthy.
  • Histopathological examination, though minimally discussed, is crucial for definitive diagnosis.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare conditions like SEP in the differential diagnosis of intestinal obstruction.
  • It highlights the diagnostic challenges associated with idiopathic SEP.
  • Further research into the histopathological aspects and potential secondary triggers of SEP is warranted.