Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (Jan 2012)

Abdominal cocoon: Case report of a rare cause of intestinal obstruction

  • Ramakantha K Chatura,
  • Vaibhav J Nayak

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/0377-4929.101751
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 55, no. 3
pp. 379 – 380

Abstract

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Abdominal cocoon or sclerosing encapsulated peritonitis is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction often seen in adolescent girls. We present a case of an abdominal cocoon in a 14-year-old female presenting as a surgical emergency. The patient underwent excision of the involved segment of small bowel along with a part of ascending colon. Gross morphology revealed intestinal coils wrapped within a thick fibrous membrane. Diagnosis of this condition is seldom possible on radiological imaging. Characteristic gross appearance is showcased in our case, to create more awareness of this finding.

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