Primary epiploic appendagitis as an unusual cause of acute abdominal pain in a middle-aged male
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016846
Abstract: Abstract Rationale: Primary epiploic appendagitis (PEA) is a rare cause of acute abdomen caused by spontaneous torsion or venous thrombosis of epiploic appendices, it commonly manifests with acute lower quadrant pain, thus may mimic acute… read more here.
Keywords: epiploic; primary epiploic; pain; epiploic appendagitis ... See more keywords
Epiploic Appendagitis: An Often Misdiagnosed Cause of Acute Abdomen
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DOI: 10.1159/000502683
Abstract: Epiploic appendages are peritoneal structures that arise from the outer serosal surface of the bowel wall towards the peritoneal pouch. They are filled with adipose tissue and contain a vascular stalk. Epiploic appendagitis is a… read more here.
Keywords: epiploic appendagitis; often misdiagnosed; cause acute; appendagitis ... See more keywords
Epiploic Appendagitis: A Riddle for Right Lower Quadrant Pain!
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DOI: 10.1159/000514775
Abstract: Epiploic appendagitis (EA) is inflammation of epiploic appendages, which are pedunculated fatty structures, extend from the cecum to the rectosigmoid junction, and are covered by the peritoneum. Torsion, infarction, and inflammation of it present with… read more here.
Keywords: appendagitis riddle; epiploic appendagitis; lower quadrant; right lower ... See more keywords