Abstract
Epiploic appendagitis is a rare, self-limiting inflammation of the epiploic appendices or omental appendices. It presents as abdominal pain often misdiagnosed as appendicitis, cholecystitis, or diverticulitis. Epiploic appendagitis can be treated conservatively with anti-inflammatory and pain medications. It is important to diagnose this etiology of abdominal pain in order to avoid long-term hospital stay and other medical expenses including surgery. In this case report we present a rare case of epiploic appendagitis that presents in a 75 year old female patient.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2096.e3-5 |
Journal | The American journal of emergency medicine |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 9 |
State | Published - Nov 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Emergency Medicine