A Rare Case of Extensive Eggshell Intestinal Wall Peritoneal Calcification in a Long-Term Continuous Peritoneal Dialysis Patient. (26th September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sampani, Erasmia; Dimitriadis, Chrysostomos; Kasimatis, Efstratios; Memmos, Evangelos; Papagianni, Aikaterini
• Other Names: Jaar Bernard G. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in nephrology. Volume 2022(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-09-26
• Subjects: Nephrology -- Periodicals; Kidneys -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Nephrology; Kidneys -- Diseases; Nephrology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.61
• DOI: 10.1155/2022/2104120
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6641

Abstract

Abstract : Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare but rather serious complication of long-term peritoneal dialysis. The etiology of EPS is multifactorial, with long-term peritoneal dialysis, multiple peritonitis episodes, and uncontrolled hyperparathyroidism considered to be major risk factors for this often life-threatening condition. We report a case of a 55-year-old female patient with Down syndrome and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on long-term peritoneal dialysis (PD) with extensive intestinal peritoneal calcifications and a rather uncomplicated long follow-up.