title: Radiologic findings of epiploic appendagitis.
abstract: The aim of this case report is to present typical US and CT features of epiploic appendagitis, characterized by the ischemia and inflammation of the epiploic appendices of the colon. A 44 year old man was admitted with a localized pain to umblical region. Physical examination revealed rebound tenderness. US examination showed a hyperechoic mass with a hypoechoic rim posterior to abdominal wall and CT features confirmed the diagnosis of epiploic appendagitis. The case was managed conservatively and had a self limited course.
authors.affiliation: Eskisehir Osmangazi University Medical Faculty, Department of Radiology, Eskisehir, Turkey.
authors.forename: Cigdem
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Oztunali
authors.forename: Taylan
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kara
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003092:Colitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003106:Colon / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*