Original Article

Epiploic Appendagitis: The Great Mimicker

Authors: Serge A. Sorser MD, Luis C. Maas MD, Edward Yousif MD, Luis Maas MD

Abstract

Abstract:Epiploic appendagitis is a benign, self-limited, clinicopathological, and radiological entity that has become more commonly recognized. The clinical presentation resembles a variety of other medical and surgical intra-abdominal conditions and may easily be confused with many of them. Computed tomography (CT) demonstrates characteristic features that help make the diagnosis in most cases, thus avoiding unneeded treatment or surgery. Here, we discuss a case series of five patients who presented with abdominal pain and were ultimately diagnosed with epiploic appendagitis.

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