Abstract

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is the most portable type of dialysis. Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is a rare but devastating complication of CAPD. We report the case of a 65- year-old man with uremia who was under CAPD for a long time and presented with refractory abdominal pain. Abdominal X-ray showed several linear calcification in the bowel loop. Abdominal computer tomography showed coarse calcification in the peritoneum, omentum, and mesentery surrounding some small bowel loops. Based on the findings, EPS was diagnosed. After using tamoxifen and prednisolone, the patient was discharged with improved symptoms.