Peritoneal sarcoidosis that simulates peritoneal carcinomatosis: a case report

Cir Cir. 2023;91(4):567-570. doi: 10.24875/CIRU.21000715.ABSTRACTSarcoidosis is a multisystem inflammatory disorder of unknown cause characterized by the formation of pleomorphic, non-caseating granulomas with predominantly pulmonary involvement. Although abdominal sarcoidosis represents 30% of extrapulmonary manifestations, peritoneal involvement is extremely rare. We will describe a rare case of peritoneal sarcoidosis simulating carcinomatosis in a young patient with abdominal pain who underwent laparoscopic examination.PMID:37677938 | DOI:10.24875/CIRU.21000715

Source: Cirugia y Cirujanos - September 7, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Julieta Zanatta-Scattolini Cecilia I Rodr íguez-Oses Jos é G Yaryura-Montero Juan A Albiero Jorge O Flores Carlos I Ferrero Source Type: research