An inflamed necrotic appendix epiploicum with immediate contact to a non-inflamed appendix vermiformis: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Epiploic appendagitis is a rare cause of focal abdominal pain which, depending on its localisation, can mimic a variety of abdominal diseases. We describe a patient with an inflamed necrotic appendix epiploicum with immediate conta...

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Main Authors: Sand Michael, Bonhag Gerd, Bechara Falk-Georges, Sand Daniel, Mann Benno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/3/1/57