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Radiological features of epiploic appendagitis and segmental omental infarction
M J McClure1, K Khalili, J Sarrazin
1Department of Radiology, Sunnybrook and Women's Health Science Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. drmmcclure@cahgt.n-i.nhs.uk
Clinical Radiology
|March 16, 2002
Summary
Epiploic appendagitis and omental infarction are increasingly diagnosed using imaging like CT scans for acute abdominal pain. Recognizing imaging signs aids correct diagnosis and conservative management, with follow-up scans showing improvement.
Area of Science:
- Radiology and Medical Imaging
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Epiploic appendagitis and segmental omental infarction are increasingly detected.
- Acute abdominal pain is a common clinical presentation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of recognizing imaging abnormalities for accurate diagnosis.
- To emphasize the often conservative management of these conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of radiological assessments using abdominal ultrasound and Computed Tomography (CT).
- Correlation of imaging findings with clinical presentation and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Increased frequency of diagnosis due to advanced imaging techniques.
- Specific imaging abnormalities are key to correct diagnosis.
- Conservative management is frequently appropriate.
Conclusions:
- Radiologists can accurately diagnose epiploic appendagitis and segmental omental infarction through specific imaging findings.
- Appropriate diagnosis facilitates conservative management and monitoring of clinical improvement via follow-up imaging.