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Abdominal cocoon associated with tuberculous pelvic inflammatory disease

Department of Radiology, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of Natal, Private Bag 7, Congella 4013, Durban, South Africa

Abdominal cocoon is a rare acquired condition in which there is encapsulation of the small bowel by a fibrous membrane. The authors describe a case wherein an organism was identified for the first time. The clinical, pathological and radiological features of this unusual disease are reviewed. Peritoneal encapsulation, a related subject, is also discussed.

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