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[Epiploic appendagitis: report of a case].

S Bonnefoy1, D Corberand, L Sinayoko

  • 1Service d'hépatogastroentérologie, hôpital d'instruction des armées Bégin, 69, avenue de Paris, 94160 Saint-Mandé, France. sabine.bonnefoy@yahoo.fr

Gastroenterologie Clinique Et Biologique
|August 19, 2008
PubMed
Summary

Primary epiploic appendagitis, a rare cause of acute abdomen, is often misdiagnosed. Computed tomography (CT) imaging can accurately diagnose this condition, helping to avoid unnecessary surgical interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Abdominal Imaging
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Primary epiploic appendagitis is an uncommon cause of acute abdominal pain.
  • It is frequently mistaken for more common conditions like acute appendicitis or diverticulitis.
  • Diagnosis is often delayed until surgical exploration.

Observation:

  • A case of primary epiploic appendagitis is presented.
  • Computed tomography (CT) was utilized for diagnostic evaluation.
  • The CT findings suggested a specific diagnosis.

Findings:

  • Computed tomography (CT) provided a non-invasive method for diagnosing primary epiploic appendagitis.
  • The diagnosis was established pre-operatively based on CT imaging.
  • This facilitated conservative management and avoided surgery.

Implications:

  • CT imaging is a valuable tool for diagnosing primary epiploic appendagitis.
  • Accurate pre-operative diagnosis can prevent unnecessary surgical procedures.
  • This improves patient outcomes and reduces healthcare costs.