Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

The Korean Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (대한소아소화기영양학회)
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A Case of Epiploic Appendagitis Presented with Right Lower Quadrant Pain of Abdomen

우하복부 통증을 주소로 내원한 복막수염(Epiploic Appendagitis) 1예

  • Kang, Hyo Cheol (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Nam, Ji Hyung (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Jeon, Se Yun (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Yoo, Gyeong Hee (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Kim, Young Tong (Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University)
  • 강효철 (순천향대학교 의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 남지형 (순천향대학교 의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 전세윤 (순천향대학교 의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 유경희 (순천향대학교 의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 김영통 (순천향대학교 의과대학 영상진단학교실)
  • Received : 2006.01.31
  • Accepted : 2006.02.22
  • Published : 2006.03.01
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Abstract

An inflammation of an epiploic appendage is a relatively rare cause of acute abdominal pain. It can be clinically misdiagnosed as either acute appendicitis or diverticulitis. Judicious interpretation of imaging with ultrasound or computed tomography may lead to an early diagnosis and prevent unnecessary surgical or medical treatment. Conservative treatment of symptoms is usually sufficient. We have experienced a case of epiploic appendagitis treated by conservative management and report this case with the review of the literature.

저자들은 우하복부 통증을 주소로 내원한 11세 남아에서 복부 초음파와 복부 컴퓨터 단층 촬영으로 복막수염을 진단하고, 대증 요법만으로 회복된 증례를 경험하였기에 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

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