Epiploic appendagitis

Case contributed by Praveen Jha
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left iliac fossa pain

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

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An oval fat attenuation lesion is seen adjacent to descending colon, with peripheral hyperdense rim, and streakiness in its periphery.

Case Discussion

This case is a classical depiction of Epiploic appendagitis, which was confirmed intra-operatively.

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