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Abbreviations
- Epiploic appendagitis (EA)
Synonyms
- Appendicitis epiploicae
Definitions
- Primary EA refers to ischemic infarction of epiploic appendage secondary to either torsion or spontaneous central draining vein thrombosis
- Secondary EA is caused by inflammation of adjacent structure
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- Menozzi G et al: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound appearance of primary epiploic appendagitis. J Ultrasound. 17(1):75-6, 2014
- Oztunali C et al: Radiologic findings of epiploic appendagitis. Med Ultrason. 15(1):71-2, 2013
- Kamaya A et al: Imaging manifestations of abdominal fat necrosis and its mimics. Radiographics. 31(7):2021-34, 2011
- Sand M et al: Epiploic appendagitis--clinical characteristics of an uncommon surgical diagnosis. BMC Surg. 7:11, 2007
- Singh AK et al: CT appearance of acute appendagitis. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 183(5):1303-7, 2004
- Boardman J et al: Radiologic-pathologic conference of Keller Army Community Hospital at West Point, the United States Military Academy: torsion of the epiploic appendage. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 180(3):748, 2003
- Rioux M et al: Primary epiploic appendagitis: clinical, US, and CT findings in 14 cases. Radiology. 191(2):523-6, 1994
- Carmichael DH et al: Epiploic disorders. Conditions of the epiploic appendages. Arch Surg. 120(10):1167-72, 1985
- Thomas JH et al: Epiploic appendagitis. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 138(1):23-5, 1974
- Fieber SS et al: Appendices epiploicae: clinical and pathological considerations; report of three cases and statistical analysis on one hundred five cases. AMA Arch Surg. 66(3):329-38, 1953
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Epiploic appendagitis (EA)
Synonyms
- Appendicitis epiploicae
Definitions
- Primary EA refers to ischemic infarction of epiploic appendage secondary to either torsion or spontaneous central draining vein thrombosis
- Secondary EA is caused by inflammation of adjacent structure
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Menozzi G et al: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound appearance of primary epiploic appendagitis. J Ultrasound. 17(1):75-6, 2014
- Oztunali C et al: Radiologic findings of epiploic appendagitis. Med Ultrason. 15(1):71-2, 2013
- Kamaya A et al: Imaging manifestations of abdominal fat necrosis and its mimics. Radiographics. 31(7):2021-34, 2011
- Sand M et al: Epiploic appendagitis--clinical characteristics of an uncommon surgical diagnosis. BMC Surg. 7:11, 2007
- Singh AK et al: CT appearance of acute appendagitis. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 183(5):1303-7, 2004
- Boardman J et al: Radiologic-pathologic conference of Keller Army Community Hospital at West Point, the United States Military Academy: torsion of the epiploic appendage. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 180(3):748, 2003
- Rioux M et al: Primary epiploic appendagitis: clinical, US, and CT findings in 14 cases. Radiology. 191(2):523-6, 1994
- Carmichael DH et al: Epiploic disorders. Conditions of the epiploic appendages. Arch Surg. 120(10):1167-72, 1985
- Thomas JH et al: Epiploic appendagitis. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 138(1):23-5, 1974
- Fieber SS et al: Appendices epiploicae: clinical and pathological considerations; report of three cases and statistical analysis on one hundred five cases. AMA Arch Surg. 66(3):329-38, 1953
