Omental Infarction CT

In this disorder, portions of the omentum undergo segmental infarction simulating acute appendicitis, pancreatitis, and epiploic appendagitis. CT features include a well-circumscribed region of inflamed omental fat with haziness, and streaklike areas of inflammatory stranding . The adjacent small bowel, colon, and appendix appear normal.

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