Appendix epiploica

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abdominal complaints.

Patient Data

Gender: Female
ultrasound

Liver shows changes of cirrhosis with gross ascites.

Multiple echogenic protrusions are noted from colonic wall - epiploic appendages.

Case Discussion

Normal epiploic appendages are easily seen with gross ascites.

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