title: Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis--a complication of peritoneal dialysis.
abstract: Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare complication of peritoneal dialysis. It often presents with non-specific symptoms, leading to a delay in diagnosis and a poor prognosis. Here we report a case of EPS in a patient treated with peritoneal dialysis and discuss the risk factors, diagnostic challenges and treatment options available.
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Chembo
authors.forename: Alastair
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Macdonald
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hay
authors.forename: Phillip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Matheson
authors.forename: Grant
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pidgeon
authors.forename: Murray
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Leikis
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy; D015897:Comorbidity; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D010166:Palliative Care; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D056627:Peritoneal Fibrosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed