The use of computed tomography in the diagnosis of abdominal cocoon

Gorsi, Ujjwal; Gupta, Pankaj; Mandavdhare, Harshal; Singh, Harjeet; Dutta, Usha; Sharma, Vishal

doi:10.1016/j.clinimag.2018.03.014

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“…). Abdominal ‘cocoon’ may be considered a fourth type of peritoneal TB in view of its distinctive clinical and imaging presentation and therapeutic implications …”

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“…). Fixed and adherent intestinal loops with bowel wall thickening, localized fluid collections, enhancing peritoneal thickening, calcification in peritoneum or bowel wall can also be seen on CT …”

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“…14). Fixed and adherent intestinal loops with bowel wall thickening, localized fluid collections, enhancing peritoneal thickening, calcification in peritoneum or bowel wall can also be seen on CT. 17 Ascites may be free or with loculations with CT density of around 20-45 HU. Omental involvement can be seen as omental fat stranding/densification or thickening forming an omental cake.…”

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Common and uncommon imaging features of abdominal tuberculosis

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Summary Despite the advances in the medical care, tuberculosis (TB) still remains an important health problem. This is particularly relevant to the developing countries as well as the immunocompromised population in the developed world. Multidrug resistance poses another challenge and may be responsible for increasing incidence of TB, to some extent. The respiratory system is the most commonly involved, although any organ system may be affected. Abdominal involvement occurs in 11–12% of the patients with extrapulmonary TB. The clinical features of abdominal TB are nonspecific. Imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis of abdominal TB. Although a few imaging features strongly favour the possibility of TB, abdominal TB is a greater masquerader. In this review, we highlight the entire spectrum of the manifestations of abdominal tuberculosis (excluding the genitourinary involvement) with an emphasis on imaging findings.

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“…). Abdominal ‘cocoon’ may be considered a fourth type of peritoneal TB in view of its distinctive clinical and imaging presentation and therapeutic implications …”

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Common and uncommon imaging features of abdominal tuberculosis

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“…abdominal cocoon is considered as primary or idiopathic. 3 Secondary abdominal cocoon is associated with conditions including chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), peritoneal tuberculosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and various intraperitoneal shunts. 4 Etiology of primary abdominal cocoon is not completely understood but subtle viral peritonitis, immunological reactions or gynecological infections have been postulated as probable causes.…”

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“…Chronic symptoms include pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and loss of appetite. 3 Cocoon may cause symptoms by encasement of bowel loops. It presents as either acute bowel obstruction or chronic symptoms of abdominal pain, early satiety, and weight loss.…”

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