Anatolian Journal of Emergency Medicine

Yazarlar: Ömer TAŞKIN, Ayça AÇIKALIN AKPINAR, Nezihat Rana DİŞEL

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Anahtar Kelimeler:Epiploic appendagitis,Surgical emergency,Abdominal pain

Özet: Epiploic appendagitis (EA) is a rare condition caused by the acute inflammation of an appendix epiploica which may interfere with the causes of acute surgical abdominal pain. Here we report a 22-year-old male who applied to the emergency room with an abdominal pain in left lower quadrant. He had a mild tachycardia, tenderness and guarding on the physical examination and elevated white blood cell count. The patient was diagnosed with EA which was confirmed by computed tomography. The patient was then hospitalized in general surgery clinic for pain management and follow up. The patient was discharged from hospital without any operative treatment or further complications. Epiploic appendagitis should be considered in patients with isolated abdominal pain without symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, fever. Our goal by reporting this case is to remind this diagnosis and prevent patients from unnecessary surgery.    

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