Intraperitoneal focal fat infarction is an umbrella term used to describe numerous pathologies with the two most common encountered in clinical practice being epiploic appendagitis and omental infarction. The clinical presentation often mimics an acute abdomen, which can lead to inappropriate management of the patient. While there is ample literature regarding the imaging appearance of focal fat infarction in adults, little exists regarding the imaging findings in children. The purpose of this exhibit is to demonstrate the imaging features which will allow radiologists to confidently diagnose focal fat infarction and differentiate it from more emergent causes of an acute abdomen. We will also discuss the prognosis and appropriate management, usually conservative, which is a significant difference from other causes of an acute abdomen. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017

Authors: Gnesda Ryan, Lewis Heidi, Kucera Jennifer

Keywords: Acute Abdomen, Epiploic Appendagitis, Omental Infarct