Presentation
Abdominal pain localized to the left lower quadrant.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Epiploic appendagitis
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Area of fat stranding with hyperdense peripheral halo is noted in the left lower quadrant adjacent to the descending colon. No free fluid or free gas.
Case Discussion
Features are consistent with epiploic appendagitis which is inflammation of the appendix epiploica and it is a mimic of diverticulitis. The inflamed appendage is classically located on the anterior aspect of the sigmoid or descending colon.