Recurrent epiploic appendagitis and peritoneal dialysis: A case report and literature review

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World J Nephrol. Aug 6, 2014; 3(3): 114-117
Published online Aug 6, 2014. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v3.i3.114

Recurrent epiploic appendagitis and peritoneal dialysis: A case report and literature review

Badri Shrestha, James Hampton

Badri Shrestha, Sheffield Kidney Institute, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Sheffield S5 7AU, United Kingdom

James Hampton, Department of Radiology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Sheffield S5 7AU, United Kingdom

Author contributions: Shrestha B and Hampton J were involved in the writing of this manuscript.

Correspondence to: Badri Shrestha, MD, FRCS, FACS, Consultant Transplant Surgeon, Sheffield Kidney Institute, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU, United Kingdom. shresthabm@doctors.net.uk

Telephone: +44-114-2434343 Fax: +44-114-2714604

Received: March 4, 2014
Revised: April 28, 2014
Accepted: May 28, 2014
Published online: August 6, 2014
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Abstract

Epiploic appendagitis (EA) is rare cause of acute or subacute abdominal pain in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD), where the diagnosis can be challenging as the clinical features, laboratory markers and imaging characteristics have not been described previously in this group of patients. Here, we present the management of a case of EA in a patient on PD and review published literature pertinent to the subject. The importance of establishing the diagnosis early by laparoscopy is emphasised.

Keywords: Epiploic appendagitis; Peritoneal dialysis; Abdominal pain; Diagnosis; Laparoscopy

Core tip: The diagnosis and management of a patient with epiploic appendagitis (EA), who presents with acute abdominal pain, can be challenging. A high index of suspicion, exclusion of other causes of acute abdominal pain by computerised tomographic scan and an a low threshold for an early diagnostic laparoscopy is the way forward in establishing the diagnosis of EA and preservation of peritoneal dialysis catheter.