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.
Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn, UK. mbaslam@yahoo.com
Muhammad Babar
MB
Aslam
Noori
N
Hasan
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