Author: Glossary
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Fibrocaseous peritonitis
Peritonitis with fibrosis and caseation, usually caused by tuberculosis.
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Diffuse peritonitis
Peritonitis that is widespread, involving most of the peritoneum.
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Diaphragmatic peritonitis
Peritonitis in which the peritoneal surface of the diaphragm is mainly affected.
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Peritonitis deformans
Chronic peritonitis with a thickened membrane and adhesions that contract and cause retraction of the intestines.
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Chronic peritonitis
Peritonitis usually caused by tuberculosis or cancer. Findings include slight or absent fever, pain, diffuse tenderness, anemia, and emaciation.
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Chemical peritonitis
Peritonitis due to presence of chemicals (e.g., intestinal juices, pancreatic secretions, or bile) in the peritoneal cavity.
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Bile peritonitis
Peritonitis caused by the escape of bile into the peritoneal cavity. It usually results from an injury to the gallbladder or biliary ducts during cholecystectomy.
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Aseptic peritonitis
Peritonitis due to causes other than bacterial, fungal, or viral infection (e.g., trauma, presence of chemicals produced naturally or introduced into the cavity, or irradiation).
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Adhesive peritonitis
Peritonitis in which the visceral and parietal layers stick together.
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Peritonitic
Affected with or concerning peritonitis.