Torsion of an appendix epiploica present at the vermiform appendix: a rare cause of acute abdomen.
An extremely rare case of torsion of an appendix epiploica attached to the vermiform appendix is reported in a 57-year-old male who presented with acute abdominal pain and tender right inguinal fossa. An infarcted appendix epiploica was seen attached near the tip of an otherwise unremarkable vermiform appendix through a narrow stalk. The histological examination revealed lobulated fibrofatty tissue showing congestion, acute inflammation and fat necrosis. The appendix was otherwise unremarkable.
Aslam
Muhammad Babar
MB
Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn, UK. mbaslam@yahoo.com
Hasan
Noori
N
D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D001065:Appendix / Q000473:pathology; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D003106:Colon / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology; D005218:Fat Necrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006119:Groin; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction; D007249:Inflammation / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery