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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2026

A rare case of epiploic appendagitis of the vermiform appendix.

Van Trung Hoang, Hien Nguyen, Hoang Anh Van, The Huan Hoang, Vichit Chansomphou, Duc Thanh Hoang

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Van Trung HoangDepartment of Radiology, Thien Hanh Hospital, Dak Lak, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7857-4387
Hien NguyenDepartment of Radiology, Thien Hanh Hospital, Dak Lak, Vietnam.
Hoang Anh VanDepartment of Radiology, Thien Hanh Hospital, Dak Lak, Vietnam.
The Huan HoangDepartment of Radiology, Thien Hanh Hospital, Dak Lak, Vietnam.
Vichit ChansomphouDepartment of Radiology, Savannakhet Medical-Diagnostic Center, Kaysone Phomvihane, Lao People's Democratic Republic.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3614-1054
Duc Thanh HoangDivision of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, United States.

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Abstract

Epiploic appendagitis is a rare and often overlooked cause of acute abdominal pain that can mimic more common surgical conditions such as acute appendicitis or diverticulitis. Most reported cases involve the sigmoid or descending colon, whereas epiploic appendagitis occurring near the vermiform appendix is extremely rare. We report the case of a 57-year-old woman who presented with acute right lower quadrant pain initially suspected to be acute appendicitis. Computed tomography revealed inflammation of the epiploic appendage adjacent to the base of the appendix, with mild reactive appendicitis. The patient underwent surgery successfully, which confirmed torsion and necrosis of the appendiceal epiploic appendage. Early and accurate diagnosis of this condition is crucial to guide appropriate management.

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acute abdomenappendicitis mimicepiploic appendagitisgastroenterologyvermiform appendix

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PMID42769394
PMCPMC13591273

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