Primary Epiploic Appendagitis: Not Rare But Rarely Diagnosed Pathology.

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the clinical and laboratory parameters which may be suggestive of or even pathognomonic for primary epiploic appendagitis (PEA) and to discuss the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasound (US) compared to computed tomography (CT) in patients with PEA.

Materials And Methods: For this retrospective study, 92 patients diagnosed with PEA using US, CT or both modalities were included. All patient symptoms, clinical findings and laboratory parameters were reviewed.

Primary Epiploic Appendagitis of the Appendix Vermiformis.

Introduction: Primary epiploic appendagitis, a relatively rare and self-limiting disease, often clinically mimics conditions of the acute abdomen such as acute appendicitis and acute diverticulitis. It is important to make accurate diagnoses because its treatment is conservative. Ultrasonography and computed tomographic studies enable a reliable diagnosis to prevent unnecessary invasive procedures.