In children, epiploic appendagitis has been seldom reported. We describe two children with clinical presentations mimicking appendicitis. A correct diagnosis was eventually achieved by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and confirmed at laparoscopy in the initial case. Our preliminary experience suggests that MRI is a valid and non-invasive alternative to computed tomography for characterization of unusual causes of pediatric abdominal pain in the acute hospital care setting.
Boscarelli, A., Frediani, S., Ceccanti, S., Falconi, I., Masselli, G., Casciani, E., et al. (2016). Magnetic resonance imaging of epiploic appendagitis in children. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, 51(12), 2123-2125 [10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2016.09.052].
Magnetic resonance imaging of epiploic appendagitis in children
Emanuele Casciani;
2016-12-01
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In children, epiploic appendagitis has been seldom reported. We describe two children with clinical presentations mimicking appendicitis. A correct diagnosis was eventually achieved by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and confirmed at laparoscopy in the initial case. Our preliminary experience suggests that MRI is a valid and non-invasive alternative to computed tomography for characterization of unusual causes of pediatric abdominal pain in the acute hospital care setting.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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