Tanzilah Afzal Barrow, MBChB, BA, MA (Oxon), FRCR; Sathi A. Sukumar, MBBS, FRCP (UK), FRCR
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
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Pathology
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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
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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
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