BACKGROUND: Primer epiploic appendagitis (PEA) is an uncommon condition.METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the clinical records and computed tomography (CT) findings of 45 patients with PEA.RESULTS: On the basis of physical examination and pain localization, presumptive clinical diagnosis was acute appendicitis (n=13), acute cholecystitis (n=2), acute diverticulitis (n=19), renal colic (n=7) and ovarian pathology (n=4).CONCLUSION: Although it has no characteristic clinical and laboratory features, CT is the best modality for accurate diagnosis of PEA.
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Objective & Hypothesis:BACKGROUND: Primer epiploic appendagitis (PEA) is an uncommon condition.METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the clinical records and computed tomography (CT) findings of 45 patients with PEA.RESULTS: On the basis of physical examination and pain localization, presumptive clinical diagnosis was acute appendicitis (n=13), acute cholecystitis (n=2), acute diverticulitis (n=19), renal colic (n=7) and ovarian pathology (n=4).CONCLUSION: Although it has no characteristic clinical and laboratory features, CT is the best modality for accurate diagnosis of PEA.
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Key Findings & Data:BACKGROUND: Primer epiploic appendagitis (PEA) is an uncommon condition.METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the clinical records and computed tomography (CT) findings of 45 patients with PEA.RESULTS: On the basis of physical examination and pain localization, presumptive clinical diagnosis was acute appendicitis (n=13), acute cholecystitis (n=2), acute diverticulitis (n=19), renal colic (n=7) and ovarian pathology (n=4).CONCLUSION: Although it has no characteristic clinical and laboratory features, CT is the best modality for accurate diagnosis of PEA.
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Conclusion & Impact:BACKGROUND: Primer epiploic appendagitis (PEA) is an uncommon condition.METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the clinical records and computed tomography (CT) findings of 45 patients with PEA.RESULTS: On the basis of physical examination and pain localization, presumptive clinical diagnosis was acute appendicitis (n=13), acute cholecystitis (n=2), acute diverticulitis (n=19), renal colic (n=7) and ovarian pathology (n=4).CONCLUSION: Although it has no characteristic clinical and laboratory features, CT is the best modality for accurate diagnosis of PEA.
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⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
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BACKGROUND: Primer epiploic appendagitis (PEA) is an uncommon condition.METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the clinical records and computed tomography (CT) findings of 45 patients with PEA.RESULTS: On the basis of physical examination and pain localization, presumptive clinical diagnosis was acute appendicitis (n=13), acute cholecystitis (n=2), acute diverticulitis (n=19), renal colic (n=7) and ovarian pathology (n=4).CONCLUSION: Although it has no characteristic clinical and laboratory features, CT is the best modality for accurate diagnosis of PEA.
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ERGELEN, R., ÖZDEMİR, B., TÜRELİ, D., DEMİRBAŞ, B. T., ASADOV, R., TÜNEY, D. (2017). Computed tomography findings of primary epiploic appendagitis as an easily misdiagnosed entity: Case series and review of literature. Ulusal Travma ve Acil Cerrahi Dergisi, Cilt: 23 - Sayı: 6, 489–494. https://ajindex.com/articles/323657
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