[Granulomatous peritonitis due to starch. Apropos of a case].
The authors present a case of granulomatous peritonitis due to starch in a 47-year-old female. This is an infrequent, but clinically important, process. Contamination occurs mainly through rubber gloves. The symptomatology is varied and simulates a picture of acute abdomen. The diagnosis rests on examination of the liquid obtained by peritoneocentesis or peritoneal biopsy. The histopathologic picture is that of a granulomatous reaction to foreign matter, with giant cells that exhibit birefringent granules in the form of the Maltese cross. Medical management is based on the use of steroids and anti-inflammatory agents.
Urdiales Cabal
G
G
Lamamié de Clairac
E
E
Sampedro Nuño
A
A
Díaz-Faes Cervero
M
M
D005260:Female; D006099:Granuloma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013627:Talc / Q000009:adverse effects*
D013627:Talc
Peritonitis granulomatosa por almidón. A propósito de un caso.