Computed tomographic peritoneography in the investigation of patent processus vaginalis in CAPD patients

Clin Nephrol. 2010 Feb;73(2):153-6. doi: 10.5414/cnp73153.

Abstract

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is a useful and practical modality for the treatment of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). In the properly selected patient this method is well-tolerated with minimal complications. We report a case of intermittent massive genital edema secondary to patent processus vaginalis in a patient receiving CAPD. The diagnosis of patent processus vaginalis, which was strongly suggested by the intermittent nature of the symptoms, was confirmed by computerized tomography (CT) peritoneography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Edema / diagnostic imaging*
  • Edema / etiology
  • Genital Diseases, Male / diagnostic imaging*
  • Genital Diseases, Male / etiology
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Peritoneal Cavity / abnormalities*
  • Peritoneal Cavity / diagnostic imaging
  • Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / adverse effects*
  • Scrotum
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*