Mcclure Meghan,  Abdessalam Shahab,  Powers Andria

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-030

Omental infarction and epiploic appendagitis are subtypes of a broader entity of abdominal fat necrosis known as intraperitoneal focal fat infarction (IFFI). IFFI is an uncommon cause of acute abdominal pain in children, and a known mimicker of acute appendicitis. The CT appearance of IFFI is well described, but the appearance is less familiar on MRI and is a potential imaging pitfall. Familiarity with the MRI appearance of IFFI is particularly timely, given the growing use of MRI in the evaluation of right lower quadrant pain in children. The purpose of this educational exhibit is to review the clinical history, pathologic appearance and treatment of IFFI, and describe MRI features that will allow the radiologist to make the correct diagnosis. Read More

Authors:  Mcclure Meghan , Abdessalam Shahab , Powers Andria

Keywords:  omental infarction, epiploic appendagitis, appendicitis