Epiploic Appendagitis: An Entity Frequently Unknown to Clinicians—Diagnostic Imaging, Pitfalls, and Look-Alikes (original) (raw)

Epiploic appendagitis, an inflammation of the epiploic appendages, is often underdiagnosed in clinical practice. This condition typically presents with acute abdominal pain, particularly in obese patients and those in their fifth decade of life, more commonly located in the sigmoid colon. Diagnostic imaging, especially CT, plays a crucial role in identification, sometimes leading to misinterpretations as other conditions, such as diverticulitis or omental infarction. Proper knowledge of its imaging characteristics is essential to avoid unnecessary interventions and to direct appropriate management.