Torsion of lipoma of appendix epiploica: CT evaluation

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1985 Mar-Apr;9(2):366-8. doi: 10.1097/00004728-198503000-00027.

Abstract

We present a case of a large abdominal mass of fat density on CT, which proved at surgery to be a lipoma arising in an appendix epiploica. The clinical, pathological, and radiological aspects of appendices epiploicae are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Colonic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Colonic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Lipoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Torsion Abnormality