Epiploic appendagitis

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left iliac fossa pain for 2 days. No other complaints.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

At the point of tenderness directed by the patient, there was ovoid non-compressible, hyperechoic mass, without internal vascularity.

There is local mass effect on bowel wall. No bowel wall thickening or ascites was present.

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