Epiploic appendicitis: CT characteristics

Acute infarction of an appendix epiploica resulted in an inflammatory process involving the caudal aspect of the transverse colon and the adjacent greater omentum. Computed tomography demonstrated prominent linear soft tissue densities, an increase in CT number of the involved greater omentum, and p...

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Published in:	Journal of computer assisted tomography Vol. 10; no. 1; p. 142
Main Authors:	Danielson, K, Chernin, M M, Amberg, J R, Goff, S, Durham, J R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-01-1986
Subjects:	Colitis - diagnostic imaging Humans Male Middle Aged Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	Acute infarction of an appendix epiploica resulted in an inflammatory process involving the caudal aspect of the transverse colon and the adjacent greater omentum. Computed tomography demonstrated prominent linear soft tissue densities, an increase in CT number of the involved greater omentum, and posterior displacement of the small bowel. In the setting of acute abdominal pain the location and focal nature of the inflammatory process as seen on CT may allow the radiologist to suggest the correct diagnosis.
ISSN:	0363-8715
DOI:	10.1097/00004728-198601000-00032