2014
DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2014.109
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Primary epiploic appendagitis and fructose malabsorption

Abstract: Primary epiploic appendagitis (PEA) is a rare cause of abdominal acute or subacute complaints. Diagnosis of PEA is made when computed tomography (CT) reveals a characteristic lesion. We report on contrast-enhanced CT images of a patient with PEA and regression of inflammation and the reduction in size of the inflamed appendage over the time period of 4 months. Patients with PEA usually recover without medication or surgical treatment within a few weeks. However, due to continuing bloating and irregular bowel m… Show more

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“…Usually, after a radiological PEA diagnosis these patients were asking for additional clinical treatment advice. In some of them anamnesis revealed, that they had had a CT-confirmed epiploic appendagitis months prior to presentation at our institution (22,23). These patients presented with various functional, non-specific, non-allergic GI symptoms, and were concerned about the possibility of continuing complaints due to PEA.…”
Section: Rare Diseases and Food Intolerance/malabsorptionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Usually, after a radiological PEA diagnosis these patients were asking for additional clinical treatment advice. In some of them anamnesis revealed, that they had had a CT-confirmed epiploic appendagitis months prior to presentation at our institution (22,23). These patients presented with various functional, non-specific, non-allergic GI symptoms, and were concerned about the possibility of continuing complaints due to PEA.…”
Section: Rare Diseases and Food Intolerance/malabsorptionmentioning
confidence: 99%