Epiploic appendagitis: Difference between revisions

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==DDX==
==DDX==
[[Abdominal Pain#DDX]]
[[Abdominal Pain|Abdominal Pain#DDX]]


==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==

Revision as of 22:45, 8 March 2012

Background

  • Benign and self-limited condition of the epiploic appendages
  • Most often found on abdominal CT during abd pain workup

DDX

Abdominal Pain#DDX

Diagnosis

CT

Treatment

  1. High dose ibuproven
  2. =/- Vicodin

Disposition

Home

Prognosis

Complete resolution normally within 3-14 days

Source

UpToDate