Radiological features of epiploic appendagitis and segmental omental infarction.
Epiploic appendagitis and segmental omental infarction are more frequently encountered with the increased use of abdominal ultrasound and Computed tomography (CT) in the radiological assessment of the patient who presents clinically with acute abdominal pain. Recognition of specific imaging abnormalities enables the radiologist to make the correct diagnosis. This is important, as the appropriate management of both conditions is often conservative. Follow-up imaging features correlate with clinical improvement.
McClure
M J
MJ
Department of Radiology, Sunnybrook and Women's Health Science Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. drmmcclure@cahgt.n-i.nhs.uk
Khalili
K
K
Sarrazin
J
J
Hanbidge
A
A
D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003092:Colitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009852:Omentum / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography