Acute epiploic appendagitis. Report of three cases

Rev Gastroenterol Mex. 2010;75(2):195-8.

Abstract

Primary epiploic appendagitis is a very rare condition that results from acute inflammation of an epiploic appendix. Clinical presentation is non-specific, and many times can mimic acute abdomen. When the diagnosis of epiploic appendagitis is made, conservative treatment must be initiated to avoid unnecessary surgery. We report three cases of acute epiploic appendagitis which were diagnosed by imaging and were managed conservatively with good clinical outcome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Colitis* / diagnosis
  • Colitis* / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged