[Granulomatous peritonitis due to starch. Apropos of a case]. / Peritonitis granulomatosa por almidón. A propósito de un caso.
Rev Esp Enferm Apar Dig
; 75(4): 411-3, 1989 Apr.
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em Es
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2740580
ABSTRACT
The authors present a case of granulomatous peritonitis due to starch in a 47-year-old female. This is an infrequent, but clinically important, process. Contamination occurs mainly through rubber gloves. The symptomatology is varied and simulates a picture of acute abdomen. The diagnosis rests on examination of the liquid obtained by peritoneocentesis or peritoneal biopsy. The histopathologic picture is that of a granulomatous reaction to foreign matter, with giant cells that exhibit birefringent granules in the form of the Maltese cross. Medical management is based on the use of steroids and anti-inflammatory agents.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Peritonite
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Complicações Pós-Operatórias
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Talco
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Granuloma
Idioma:
Es
Ano de publicação:
1989
Tipo de documento:
Article