Starch-induced granulomatous peritonitis

A case of granulomatous peritonitis produced by starch is presented. This is a rare pathology caused by abdominal contamination with starch from surgical gloves during an operation. The symptoms can be very similar to acute abdomen, therefore, it is sometimes necessary to carry out a second operatio...

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Published inAnales de medicina interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984) Vol. 8; no. 4; p. 185
Main Authors Justo, E, Clofent, J, Lado, F, Alba, L, Casal, A, Fernández, D, Mattar, C, Luaces, C
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 01.04.1991
Subjects
Abdomen, Acute - diagnosis
Adult
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Gloves, Surgical
Granuloma - chemically induced
Granuloma - diagnosis
Granuloma - surgery
Humans
Peritonitis - chemically induced
Peritonitis - diagnosis
Peritonitis - surgery
Postoperative Complications - diagnosis
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Postoperative Complications - surgery
Reoperation
Starch - adverse effects
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Summary:A case of granulomatous peritonitis produced by starch is presented. This is a rare pathology caused by abdominal contamination with starch from surgical gloves during an operation. The symptoms can be very similar to acute abdomen, therefore, it is sometimes necessary to carry out a second operation in order to confirm the diagnosis. A peritoneal biopsy or cytology of the ascitic liquid usually provides the correct diagnosis as the typical starch granules show up. With non-steroid analgesics, or steroids in some cases, the process can controlled.
ISSN:0212-7199