[Starch-induced granulomatous peritonitis].

A case of granulomatous peritonitis produced by starch is presented. This is a rare pathology caused by abdominal contamination with starch from surgical gloves during an operation. The symptoms can be very similar to acute abdomen, therefore, it is sometimes necessary to carry out a second operation in order to confirm the diagnosis. A peritoneal biopsy or cytology of the ascitic liquid usually provides the correct diagnosis as the typical starch granules show up. With non-steroid analgesics, or steroids in some cases, the process can controlled.