An unusual case of extensive peritoneal calcification: A case report

• Main Authors: Diogo Roriz, Inês Abreu, João F. Costa, Pedro Belo Soares, Filipe Caseiro-Alves
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 2015-01-01
• Series: European Journal of Radiology Open
• Subjects: Peritoneal calcification; Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis; Alport syndrome; Iodinated contrast
• Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352047714000227

The peritoneum is the largest serous membrane of the body and can be exposed to several injuries that may cause abnormal findings on imaging exams. Linear peritoneal calcification is remarkably rare, usually secondary to long duration peritoneal dialysis. We report an uncommon case of extensive peritoneal calcification in a 39-year-old female without long exposure to peritoneal dialysis solutions, in which peritoneal calcification could be linked to Alport syndrome and previous adverse reaction to intraperitoneal iodinated contrast. Radiologist should be aware of this and related imaging findings, know when to search for them as well as understand their clinical value.