[Primary epiploic appendicitis: an etiology of acute abdomen revealed by CT scan].
Primary epiploic appendicitis are considered to be a rare cause of acute abdomen. We reported 2 cases in which computed tomography CT suggested the diagnosis. Primary epiploic appendicitis shows characteristic CT findings that allow the diagnosis and follow-up. This entity resolves spontaneously and CT helps in avoiding unnecessary surgery.
Bretagnol
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Service de chirurgie digestive, CHU Trousseau, 37044 cedex, Tours, France.
Gomez
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MA
Pautrat
K
K
Scotto
B
B
de Calan
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L
D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000209:etiology*; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed