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Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis-Mesenteritis: A case report on diagnosis, surgical management and outcomes

Abdelhadi Abdelgader Mohammed, Omer Hamza Ali, Amani Abdelgader Mohammed, Omnia Abdallah Higazy, Hammad Ali Fadlalmola.


Abstract
We report a case of a 21-year-old female presenting with colicky abdominal pain, vomiting, weight loss, and constipation, without prior illness or fever. Comprehensive evaluation led to the diagnosis of Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis (SEPM), a rare condition characterized by a fibrous membrane encapsulating the intestines. The patient underwent successful surgical management involving adhesiolysis and resection of the affected bowel segment. This case highlights the importance of considering rare disorders like SEPM in patients with unexplained abdominal symptoms, as early diagnosis and timely surgical intervention are crucial for preventing serious complications and ensuring favorable outcomes.

Key words: Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis, abdominal cocoon syndrome, bowel obstruction, surgical management.


 
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Mohammed AA, Ali OH, Mohammed AA, Higazy OA, Fadlalmola HA. Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis-Mesenteritis: A case report on diagnosis, surgical management and outcomes. RMJ. 2025; 50(2): 544-546. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241002072028


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Mohammed AA, Ali OH, Mohammed AA, Higazy OA, Fadlalmola HA. Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis-Mesenteritis: A case report on diagnosis, surgical management and outcomes. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=222838 [Access: May 12, 2025]. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241002072028


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Mohammed AA, Ali OH, Mohammed AA, Higazy OA, Fadlalmola HA. Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis-Mesenteritis: A case report on diagnosis, surgical management and outcomes. RMJ. 2025; 50(2): 544-546. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241002072028



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Mohammed AA, Ali OH, Mohammed AA, Higazy OA, Fadlalmola HA. Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis-Mesenteritis: A case report on diagnosis, surgical management and outcomes. RMJ. (2025), [cited May 12, 2025]; 50(2): 544-546. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241002072028



Harvard Style

Mohammed, A. A., Ali, . O. H., Mohammed, . A. A., Higazy, . O. A. & Fadlalmola, . H. A. (2025) Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis-Mesenteritis: A case report on diagnosis, surgical management and outcomes. RMJ, 50 (2), 544-546. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241002072028



Turabian Style

Mohammed, Abdelhadi Abdelgader, Omer Hamza Ali, Amani Abdelgader Mohammed, Omnia Abdallah Higazy, and Hammad Ali Fadlalmola. 2025. Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis-Mesenteritis: A case report on diagnosis, surgical management and outcomes. Rawal Medical Journal, 50 (2), 544-546. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241002072028



Chicago Style

Mohammed, Abdelhadi Abdelgader, Omer Hamza Ali, Amani Abdelgader Mohammed, Omnia Abdallah Higazy, and Hammad Ali Fadlalmola. "Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis-Mesenteritis: A case report on diagnosis, surgical management and outcomes." Rawal Medical Journal 50 (2025), 544-546. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241002072028



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Mohammed, Abdelhadi Abdelgader, Omer Hamza Ali, Amani Abdelgader Mohammed, Omnia Abdallah Higazy, and Hammad Ali Fadlalmola. "Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis-Mesenteritis: A case report on diagnosis, surgical management and outcomes." Rawal Medical Journal 50.2 (2025), 544-546. Print. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241002072028



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Mohammed, A. A., Ali, . O. H., Mohammed, . A. A., Higazy, . O. A. & Fadlalmola, . H. A. (2025) Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis-Mesenteritis: A case report on diagnosis, surgical management and outcomes. Rawal Medical Journal, 50 (2), 544-546. doi:10.5455/rmj.20241002072028