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KMID : 0361820130320040298
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Journal of the Korean Society of Medical Ultrasound
2013 Volume.32 No. 4 p.298 ~ p.301
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Primary Epiploic Appendagitis in Children: Report of Two Cases
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Jeon Jun-Yeong
Lee Gwan-Seop
Kim Min-Jeong
Ha Hong-il
Kim Eun-Soo
Moon Jin-hee
Hwang Hye-jeon
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Abstract
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Primary epiploic appendagitis (PEA) is a condition that results from spontaneous torsion, ischemia, or inflammation of an epiploic appendage. This condition is manifested by localized abdominal pain and tenderness, which is often mistaken for diverticulitis or appendicitis in the adult population. PEA is a self-limiting disease, and differential diagnosis with surgical condition is important in order to prevent unnecessary surgery. Although it is commonly reported in adults, it is rarely reported in the pediatric population. We report on the radiologic findings of two cases of PEA in a 12- and a 17-year-old boy, focusing on sonographic findings.
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KEYWORD
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Primary epiploic appendagitis, Pediatrics, Ultrasonography
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