Primary Epiploic Appendagitis: A Rare Etiology of Acute Abdominal Pain

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mohamed Tahiri, Cheikh Baye Ahmed Lemrabet, Rita Tazi, Zineb Zerouali Boukhal, Fatima Zahra El Rhaoussi, Fouad Haddad, Wafaa Hliwa, Ahmed Bellabah, Wafaa Badr
DOI: 10.55677/ijcsmr/v6i3-02/2026
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Abstract

Torsion of an epiploic appendage (or epiploic appendagitis) is a rare condition that occurs mainly in adults between 20 and 50 years of age. The incidence of this pathology is relatively low and remains poorly documented due to its rarity and benign course. It accounts for approximately 2–7% of patients hospitalized for suspected appendicitis or sigmoid diverticulitis. We report a case of epiploic appendagitis and describe its clinical, radiological, and therapeutic features.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Omental and Epiploic Conditions Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies

Publication details

Journal / source
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH
Volume
06
Issue
03
Publication date
16 March 2026
Language
EN