Epiploic Appendagitis: An uncommon surgical diagnosis
- Author:
Michael Arvind
;
Zakry Yahya
;
Hanif Hussein
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Epiploic appendagitis;
Appendices epiploicae;
Appendicitis;
Diverticulitis
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2017;72(2):128-129
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Epiploic appendagitis or appendices epiploicae, is a rare
cause of abdominal pain in patients with mild signs of
abdominal pathology. It mimics diverticulitis or appendicitis
clinically as there are no pathognomonic features. It is a
surgical diagnosis presenting with localised, sharp, acute
abdominal pain, not associated with symptoms like nausea,
vomiting, fever or suggestive laboratory values. With the
availability of abdominal CT scans and ultrasound, it will
frequently be a differential diagnosis preventing
unnecessary surgery for patients. However, it may be
erroneous and therefore clinical judgement is of paramount
importance. This report highlights this rare presentation and
identifies management guidelines.
KEY WORDS:
Epiploic appendagitis; Appendices epiploicae; Appendicitis;
Diverticulitis
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