Computed tomographic peritoneography in the investigation of patent processus vaginalis in CAPD patients.
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is a useful and practical modality for the treatment of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). In the properly selected patient this method is well-tolerated with minimal complications. We report a case of intermittent massive genital edema secondary to patent processus vaginalis in a patient receiving CAPD. The diagnosis of patent processus vaginalis, which was strongly suggested by the intermittent nature of the symptoms, was confirmed by computerized tomography (CT) peritoneography.
Xie
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Nephrology Department, Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China.
Chen
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Shi
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Xu
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Lu
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Ren
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004487:Edema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012611:Scrotum; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*