[Encapsulating peritonitis in periodic disease. Apropos of a case studied by x-ray computed tomography].
A case of encapsulating peritonitis complicating the course of familial Mediterranean fever is reported. This encapsulating peritonitis was responsible for abdominal pain and had a "pseudocystic" appearance on ultrasonography and computed tomography. Ultrasound guided aspiration produced a yellowish fluid rich in proteins and poor in cells. Surgical operation revealed a congested appearance of the peritoneum associated with a richly fibrinous appearance of the external wall of the mass. The differential diagnosis is discussed.
Bellin
M F
MF
Deutsch
J P
JP
Bletry
O
O
Langlois
P
P
Bousquet
J C
JC
Cortez
A
A
Godeau
P
P
Grellet
J
J
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D010505:Familial Mediterranean Fever / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Péritonite encapsulante au cours de la maladie périodique. A propos d'un cas exploré en tomodensitométrie.