Primary encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis in a tuberculosis-endemic region.

Primary encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis is an enigmatic entity that may be erroneously diagnosed as abdominal tuberculosis in tuberculosis-endemic regions. In patients with a history of recurrent intestinal obstruction, a high index of suspicion along with characteristic images of computed tomography scan can help in diagnosis. Unless there is strong supportive evidence preoperatively, empirical antituberculosis treatment should be avoided.