Peritoneal calcinosis

Case contributed by Michael P Hartung
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of peritoneal dialysis.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
ct

Upper abdominal sheet-like thick calcifications coating the peritoneum/serosa. Few additional lower abdominal peritoneal calcifications. 

Case Discussion

Typical dystrophic peritoneal calcifications which can occur in the setting of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Differential diagnosis can also include ovarian carcinoma or prior peritonitis.

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