Acute epiploic appendagitis: radiologic and clinical features of 12 patients

Highlights • The diagnosis of epiploic appendagitis is crucial; CT scan imaging is necessary for an accurate diagnosis. • CT scan findings are an ovoid mass lesion of fat density, surrounded by a dense rim in all cases. • non-surgical management is preferred with CT controls.

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2016, Vol.28, p.219-222
Main Authors: Nadida, Dali, Amal, Ali, Marzouk, Ines, Moussa, Makram, Manamani, Amira, Farhat, Leila ben, Hendaoui, Lotfi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute abdomen
Case Report
Computed tomography
Diagnosis
Management
Surgery
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Highlights • The diagnosis of epiploic appendagitis is crucial; CT scan imaging is necessary for an accurate diagnosis. • CT scan findings are an ovoid mass lesion of fat density, surrounded by a dense rim in all cases. • non-surgical management is preferred with CT controls.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.09.015