Case report: pericolic abscess secondary to torsion of an appendix epiploica.
Torsion of the appendices epiploicae is a rare condition which may present with acute abdominal pain and mimic appendicitis. Untreated, peritonitis or intestinal obstruction may result. We present a case in which torsion of an appendix epiploica led to the development of a pericolic abscess communicating between the colon and lesser sac. To our knowledge these radiological findings have not been described previously.
Romaniuk
C S
CS
Department of Radiology, Leeds General Infirmary.
Simpkins
K C
KC
D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D014102:Torsion Abnormality