Epiploic appendagitis

Case contributed by Mina Sameh Rizk
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left side abdominal pain. Suspected renal colic.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
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A small fatty lesion is seen abutting the descending colon's anterior wall surrounded by fat stranding consistent with epiploic appendagitis.

There are a few small stones in the left kidney that were found incidentally.

Annotated image

Epiploic appendagitis.

Case Discussion

Epiploic appendagitis is a condition that typically manifests with abdominal pain and resolves on its own. It can be managed with conservative treatment.

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