Abstract:Introduction: Epiploic appendagitis (EA) is a rare cause of acute abdominal pain that has a relatively benign course. The importance of identifying EA as a clinical mimicker is crucial to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations, antibiotic use, and surgery. Although no trigger has been established as a cause for EA, it is hypothesized that systemic inflammation can lead to an EA attack. Case Description/Methods: A 43-year-old White female with no significant GI history presented with 2 days of sudden onset, sharp, … Show more
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