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.
Nephrology Department, Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China.
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Xie
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Chen
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Shi
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Xu
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Lu
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Ren
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*