A Case of Epiploic Appendagitis Presented with Right Lower Quadrant Pain of Abdomen.
- Author:
Hyo Cheol KANG
1
;
Ji Hyung NAM
;
Se Yun JEON
;
Gyeong Hee YOO
;
Young Tong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, Korea. yoogh@schch.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Epiploic appendagitis;
Acute appendicitis;
Diverticulitis
- MeSH:
Abdomen*;
Abdominal Pain;
Appendicitis;
Diverticulitis;
Early Diagnosis;
Inflammation;
Ultrasonography
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2006;9(1):98-102
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
An inflammation of an epiploic appendage is a relatively rare cause of acute abdominal pain. It can be clinically misdiagnosed as either acute appendicitis or diverticulitis. Judicious interpretation of imaging with ultrasound or computed tomography may lead to an early diagnosis and prevent unnecessary surgical or medical treatment. Conservative treatment of symptoms is usually sufficient. We have experienced a case of epiploic appendagitis treated by conservative management and report this case with the review of the literature.
