[Radiologic appearance of epiploic appendages and their complications]

Abstract

A wide spectrum of pathologic processes can involve epiploic appendages, and primary epiploic appendagitis is the most frequent. Pathologic processes are today more frequently identified with the increased use of radiological assessment (ultrasound and computed tomography) of patients presenting with acute abdominal pain. Recognition of specific imaging abnormalities of complications enables the radiologist to make the diagnosis, thus allowing appropriate treatment.