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. 2016 Dec;51(12):2123-2125.
doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2016.09.052. Epub 2016 Sep 20.

Magnetic resonance imaging of epiploic appendagitis in children

Alessandro Boscarelli  1 , Simone Frediani  1 , Silvia Ceccanti  1 , Ilaria Falconi  1 , Gabriele Masselli  2 , Emanuele Casciani  2 , Denis A Cozzi  3
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Magnetic resonance imaging of epiploic appendagitis in children

Alessandro Boscarelli et al. J Pediatr Surg. 2016 Dec.

Abstract

In children, epiploic appendagitis has been seldom reported. We describe two children with clinical presentations mimicking appendicitis. A correct diagnosis was eventually achieved by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and confirmed at laparoscopy in the initial case. Our preliminary experience suggests that MRI is a valid and non-invasive alternative to computed tomography for characterization of unusual causes of pediatric abdominal pain in the acute hospital care setting.

Keywords: Abdominal pain; Children; Epiploic appendages; Epiploic appendagitis; Magnetic resonance imaging.

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