Epiploic Appendagitis Epiploic appendages = Small fat-filled pouches of visceral peritoneum that hang from teniae coli • Ischemic infarction of epiploic appendage due to torsion or spontaneous thrombosis of appendage central draining vein. • 2-7% of patients diagnosed with "diverticulitis" actually have appendagitis • Usually afebrile, LLQ pain, labs may have leukocytosis or may be normal • Self-limited, NSAIDs, no need for Abx - BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs #Epiploic #Appendagitis #diagnosis #signs #symptoms
