title: [Encapsulating peritonitis in periodic disease. Apropos of a case studied by x-ray computed tomography].
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Bellin
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Deutsch
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Bletry
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Langlois
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Bousquet
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cortez
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Godeau
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Grellet
mesh_terms: 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
vernacular_title: Péritonite encapsulante au cours de la maladie périodique. A propos d'un cas exploré en tomodensitométrie.