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Aslam, M.B. and Hasan, N. (2009) Torsion of an Appendix Epiploica Present at the Vermiform Appendix: A Rare Cause of Acute Abdomen. Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (Ulusal Travma Dergisi), 15, 509-510.

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• TITLE: Acute Epiploic Appendagitis of the Vermiform Appendix: Typical Computed Tomographic Image with Pathologic Correlation

  AUTHORS: Jung Wook Seo

  KEYWORDS: Acute Abdomen, Appendix Epiploica, Epiploica Appendagitis, Vermiform Appendix, Computed Tomography

  JOURNAL NAME: Advances in Computed Tomography, Vol.6 No.4, November 8, 2017

  ABSTRACT: Epiploic appendages can become ischemic and infarcted, which can present acute abdominal pain that mimics other diseases, such as diverticulitis or appendicitis. Particularly, inflammation of an epiploic appendage attached to the vermiform appendix is a very rare cause of acute abdominal pain, and it is difficult to diagnose this condition preoperatively. We present a case of epiploic appendagitis of the vermiform appendix that was identified with a typical radiologic image and was pathologically confirmed. In addition, we review the literature of similar cases and analyze the clinical and radiologic features of EA of the vermiform appendix.