scholarly journals Epiploic appendagitis mimicking acute appendicitis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ammar Ashraf
Keyword(s):  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Epiploic Appendagitis

scholarly journals Acute epiploic appendagitis at the tip of the appendix mimicking acute appendicitis: A rare case report with literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 342-347
Author(s):  
Kai Huang ◽  
Abdul Waheed ◽  
William Juan ◽  
Subhasis Misra ◽  
Cristiano Alpendre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Epiploic Appendagitis ◽  
Rare Case Report

scholarly journals Epiploic appendages' inflammation: appendagitis. Report of two cases and literature overview

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aldo Di Blasi ◽  
Luigi Zulli ◽  
Antonio Viscomi ◽  
Augusto Tricerri
Keyword(s):  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Inflammatory Process ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Epiploic Appendagitis ◽  
Literature Overview ◽  
Epiploic Appendices ◽  
Central Regions ◽  
Colon And Rectum

Epiploic Appendagitis (EA) is an uncommon, benign, self-limiting inflammatory process of the epiploic appendices. Other, older terms for the process include appendicitis epiploica and appendagitis, but these terms are used less now in order to avoid confusion with acute appendicitis. Epiploic appendices are small, fat-filled sacs or finger-like projections along the surface of the lower colon and rectum. They may become acutely inflamed as a result of torsion (twisting) or venous thrombosis. The inflammation causes pain, often described as sharp or stabbing, located on the left, right, or central regions of the abdomen. There is sometimes nausea and vomiting. The symptoms may mimic those of acute appendicitis, diverticulitis, or cholecystitis. Initial lab studies are usually normal. EA is usually diagnosed incidentally on CT scan which is performed to exclude more serious conditions. Epiploic appendagitis usually does not require surgical intervention. It is self-limiting, the symptoms can be treated with analgesics and subsides in about a week.

scholarly journals Epiploic appendagitis with acute appendicitis

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (jul29 1) ◽  
pp. bcr2013010333-bcr2013010333 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Savage ◽  
J. Gosling ◽  
I. Suliman ◽  
M. Klein
Keyword(s):  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Epiploic Appendagitis

scholarly journals Epiploic Appendagitis masquerading as acute appendicitis

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (0) ◽  
pp. 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gautam Menon ◽  
Arathi Menon ◽  
Jay Menon
Keyword(s):  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Epiploic Appendagitis

Cecal Epiploic Appendagitis: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Dilemma

2007 ◽  
Vol 73 (8) ◽  
pp. 828-830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijaykumar G. Patel ◽  
Arundathi Rao ◽  
Reginald Williams ◽  
Radha Srinivasan ◽  
James K. Fortson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Abdominal Ct ◽  
Lower Quadrant ◽  
Radiographic Findings ◽  
Epiploic Appendagitis ◽  
Abdominal Symptoms ◽  
Abdominal Ct Scan ◽  
Limiting Condition

Acute epiploic appendagitis (EA) is a rare and often misdiagnosed cause of acute abdominal pain. Though a benign and often self-limiting condition, EA's ability to mimic other disease processes makes it an important consideration in patients presenting with acute abdominal symptoms. Careful evaluation of abdominal CT scan findings is crucial in the accurate diagnosis of epiploic appendagitis, thus avoiding unnecessary surgical intervention. We report a case of a 29-year-old male presenting with a two day history of generalized abdominal pain. Physical exam revealed a diffusely tender abdomen with hypoactive bowel sounds. The patient had a leukocytosis of 18,000 and abdominal CT scan revealed right lower quadrant inflammatory changes suggestive of acute appendicitis. Laparoscopic exploration revealed an inflamed gangrenous structure adjacent to the ileocecal junction. Pathologic evaluation revealed tissue consistent with epiploic appendagitis. Retrospective review of the CT scan revealed a normal appearing appendiceal structure superolateral to the area of inflammation. The patient recovered uneventfully with resolving leukocytosis. We present a case of cecal epiploic appendagitis mimicking acute appendicitis and review the current literature on radiographic findings, diagnosis, and treatment of this often misdiagnosed condition. General surgeons should be aware of this self-limiting condition and consider this in the differential diagnosis.

scholarly journals A Rare Pathology Mimicing Acute Appendicitis; Epiploic Appendagitis

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-138
Author(s):  
Hakan Ozdemir ◽  
Zehra Unal Ozdemir ◽  
Metin Senol ◽  
Ibrahim Tayfun Sahiner
Keyword(s):  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Epiploic Appendagitis

scholarly journals A CASE OF EPIPLOIC APPENDAGITIS MIMICKING ACUTE APPENDICITIS

1994 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 487-490
Author(s):  
Hiroshi YURA ◽  
Masashi NAKATA ◽  
Hiroshi KOHNOSU ◽  
Syuji SHIRAKATA ◽  
Masahiko OKAMOTO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Epiploic Appendagitis
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