Primary epiploic appendagitis: MRI findings

Mustafa Irvanci, N. Cem Balci, Kutlay Karaman, Cihan Duran, Ercan Karakaş

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Abstract

Primary epiploic appendagitis (PEA) occurs secondary to inflammation of an epiploic appendage, and is considered to be a rare cause of acute abdomen. In this case report, we describe the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of PEA correlated with computed tomographic (CT) findings. MRI findings included an oval shaped fat intensity mass with a central dot on T1- and T2-weighted images, which possessed an enhancing rim on postgadolinium T1-weighted fat saturated images. The lesion was best visualized on postcontrast T1-weighted fat saturated images. MRI findings of PEA should be considered in the differential diagnosis with the other causes of acute abdominal pain.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)137-139
Number of pages3
JournalMagnetic Resonance Imaging
Volume20
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Colon
  • Epiploic Appendage
  • Magnetic Resonance

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biophysics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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