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Case Reports
. 2015 Jul 10;31(4):241-3.
doi: 10.5152/UCD.2015.2786. eCollection 2015.

Idiopathic encapsulating sclerosing peritonitis

Turan Acar  1 , İbrahim Kokulu  1 , Nihan Acar  1 , Cengiz Tavusbay  1 , Mehmet Hacıyanlı  1
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Case Reports

Idiopathic encapsulating sclerosing peritonitis

Turan Acar et al. Ulus Cerrahi Derg. .

Abstract

Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP)/abdominal cocoon syndrome is a rare condition that is generally identified in young females. The exact cause is still unknown. Timely and accurate imaging and diagnosis play a critical role for morbidity and mortality. It is usually diagnosed during surgery. The initial treatment should be conservative, and aggressive surgical approach should be avoided as much as possible. Herein, we aimed to review the clinical features of SEP based on a patient who underwent surgery in our clinic.

Keywords: Idiopathic; abdominal cocoon; corticosteroids; encapsulating sclerosing peritonitis; explorative laparotomy.

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Figure 1a, b.
Figure 1a, b.
(a) (Axial view), (b) (Coronal view): Diffuse infiltration in the omentum and mesentery, bowel loops with partial wall thickening
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