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Computed tomography findings of primary epiploic appendagitis as an easily misdiagnosed entity: Case series and review of literature

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2017

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TURKISH ASSOC TRAUMA EMERGENCY SURGERY

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BACKGROUND: Primer epiploic appendagitis (PEA) is an uncommon condition. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the clinical records and computed tomography (CT) findings of 45 patients with PEA. RESULTS: On the basis of physical examination and pain localization, presumptive clinical diagnosis was acute appendicitis (n=13), acute cholecystitis (n=2), acute diverticulitis (n=19), renal colic (n=7) and ovarian pathology (n=4). CONCLUSION: Although it has no characteristic clinical and laboratory features, CT is the best modality for accurate diagnosis of PEA.

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Appendagitis, epiploic, tomography, CT, DIVERTICULITIS, DIAGNOSIS, FEATURES

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https://hdl.handle.net/11424/219893

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