International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery (Jan 2019)

Out of the Box: Rare Mimicker of Acute Abdomen-Acute Epiploic Appendagitis

  • Anitha Kini,
  • Javaaji Ravi Prasad,
  • Anil Kumar Shukla

DOI
https://doi.org/10.7860/IJARS/2019/38424:2454
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 1
pp. RC03 – RC04

Abstract

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Epiploic appendages are peritoneal protrusions of sub-serosal adipose tissue that usually arise from the colon. Inflammation or ischaemic process of epiploic appendages is termed as epiploic appendagitis, a rare subtype of intra-peritoneal focal fat infarction. It’s a great mimicker of acute abdomen and can simulate acute appendicitis or acute diverticulitis. It’s a self limiting condition which can be treated conservatively. The present case was clinically diagnosed as acute diverticulitis. Cross-sectional imaging helped in accurate diagnosis and better management of the patient.

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