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Acute abdominal pain from epiploic appendagitis.
Santiago Peña1, Zebulon Wilkin
1Santiago Peña is a graduate of the US Army-Baylor Doctorate of Science in PA Studies program with a major in emergency medicine. At the time this article was written, he was an EMPA resident at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Tex. Zebulon Wilkin was the program director and faculty member at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Epiploic appendagitis is a rare cause of abdominal pain that can be diagnosed in the emergency department (ED). This case report highlights a military patient
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Abdominal Imaging
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Abdominal pain is a frequent emergency department (ED) complaint.
- Differential diagnoses for abdominal pain are extensive.
- Epiploic appendagitis is an uncommon cause of acute abdominal pain.
Observation:
- A 35-year-old active duty military male presented with abdominal pain.
- Evaluation occurred at a military treatment facility.
- Diagnostic imaging was utilized.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with epiploic appendagitis.
- This diagnosis was established following a comprehensive abdominal pain evaluation.
Implications:
- Epiploic appendagitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain.
- Accurate diagnosis can prevent unnecessary interventions.
- Understanding rare causes of abdominal pain improves ED patient care.
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