Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis

Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2013 Nov;24(6):1203-6. doi: 10.4103/1319-2442.121291.

Abstract

Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare but potentially lethal complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD). Peritoneal tuberculosis is considered an etiologic factor. We report a case of EPS in a 40-year-old man who was switched to hemodialysis because of peritoneal tuberculosis after 2 years of PD. Because of the persistence of gastrointestinal symptoms and cachexia, laparoscopic exploration was performed, which revealed an important thickening of the peritoneal membrane sheathing the intestinal loops. Accordingly, a diagnosis of EPS was made. Anti-tuberculosis treatment associated with a low dose of corticosteroids stabilized the disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Peritoneal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Peritoneal Fibrosis / diagnosis
  • Peritoneal Fibrosis / drug therapy
  • Peritoneal Fibrosis / etiology*
  • Peritonitis, Tuberculous / complications*
  • Prednisone / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Prednisone