Monilia Peritonitis

Perionychia Due to Monilia Infection

Asiatic brown fruit rot - Monilia polystroma

Monilia polystroma is the conidial form of an unknown apothecial ascomycete closely related to Monilinia fructigena, from which it has so far been distinguished by molecular means. Although M. fructigena and the other brown-rot species, M. fructicola and M. laxa, are known on various continents, Monilia polystroma was identified in Japan and initially known only in that country. A recent publis...

Synlabia after Severe Monilia Infections: A Case Report

CASE A 25-year-old woman presented with acute urine retention with overflow 6 months after an inadequate treatment of severe monilia infections. Examination revealed complete adhesion between both labia majora. Division of adhesion was done with reconstruction by labial mucocutaneous flap. Complete recovery was achieved with good cosmetic outcome. CONCLUSION Labial adhesions whatever their se...

Septic peritonitis.

Bacterial septic peritonitis is a serious condition that requires immediate treatment. The pathogenesis is complex, and the list of diagnostic differentials is extensive. The keys to successful treatment are early recognition of the condition and elimination of the causative organism. Multiple options for draining the peritoneal cavity exist, and further studies are necessary to establish speci...

Tuberculous Peritonitis

A 45-year-old Indian woman presented with a large pelvic mass and ascites. A preoperative diagnosis of ovarian carcinoma was made, and exploratory laparotomy was performed. Findings at surgery revealed multiple nodules on the omentum (A), peritoneum, fallopian tubes, and serosa of the uterus. A tubal biopsy was performed. Tissue examination confirmed the presence of caseating granulomas (B, C)....