Imaging features of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this article is to present the spectrum of radiologic findings of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis in patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).


CONCLUSIONS
Although a rare diagnosis, encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis in patients undergoing CAPD has a high morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis is often delayed because clinical features are insidious and nonspecific. Radiologic imaging may be helpful in the early diagnosis of encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis and in facilitating timely intervention for CAPD patients with encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis.
Ti
Joanna P
JP
Department of Radiology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. joanna_ti@eircom.net <joanna_ti@eircom.net>
Al-Aradi
Ali
A
Conlon
Peter J
PJ
Lee
Michael J
MJ
Morrin
Martina M
MM
D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000473:pathology*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D012598:Sclerosis / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods
D003287:Contrast Media