Uncover Uncommon Causes of Acute Abdominal Pain - CT Scan Quiz

Which imaging modality is the primary choice for diagnosing some of the common causes of acute abdomen?

What is the age of the patient who presented with acute onset of abdominal pain confined to the right lumbar region?

What imaging modality showed a well-defined rounded, non-compressible, hyperechoic lesion surrounded by a hypoechoic margin?

What type of lesion was observed adjacent to the colon with a thin hyperdense rim and surrounding inflammatory fat?

What does the central hyperdense dot in the lesion represent?

Epiploic appendagitis is a common clinical condition requiring a radiological investigation.

Ultrasound is the primary modality for diagnosing some of the common causes of acute abdomen.

Epiploic appendagitis is a self-limiting ischemic-inflammatory process.

The epiploic appendages are located in the appendix.

Computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging may be necessary for further investigation in cases of complex abdominal pain.