Primary epiploic appendagitis: MRI findings

Primary epiploic appendagitis (PEA) occurs secondary to inflammation of an epiploic appendage, and is considered to be a rare cause of acute abdomen. In this case report, we describe the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of PEA correlated with computed tomographic (CT) findings. MRI findings...

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Published in:Magnetic resonance imaging 2002, Vol.20 (1), p.137-139
Main Authors: Şirvanci, Mustafa, Cem Balci, N., Karaman, Kutlay, Duran, Cihan, Karakaş, Ercan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Abdomen, Acute - etiology
Adipose Tissue - diagnostic imaging
Adipose Tissue - pathology
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Colon
Diagnosis, Differential
Digestive system
Epiploic Appendage
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Magnetic Resonance
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Medical sciences
Omentum - pathology
Other diseases. Semiology
Peritoneal Diseases - complications
Peritoneal Diseases - diagnosis
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Primary epiploic appendagitis (PEA) occurs secondary to inflammation of an epiploic appendage, and is considered to be a rare cause of acute abdomen. In this case report, we describe the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of PEA correlated with computed tomographic (CT) findings. MRI findings included an oval shaped fat intensity mass with a central dot on T1- and T2-weighted images, which possessed an enhancing rim on postgadolinium T1-weighted fat saturated images. The lesion was best visualized on postcontrast T1-weighted fat saturated images. MRI findings of PEA should be considered in the differential diagnosis with the other causes of acute abdominal pain.
ISSN:0730-725X
1873-5894
DOI:10.1016/S0730-725X(02)00478-2