Epiploic appendagitis (EA) – typical findings of B-scan and CEUS based on two cases. Strenght and limitations of elastography?

Purpose: Torsion or thrombosis of epiploic appendices can result in necrosis presenting as epiploic appendagitis (EA). Hollerweger et al. (Ultraschall in Med 2002; 81:239 – 244) described the typical B-scan findings in detail. CEUS of an EA also demonstrates characteristic findings, Görg et al. (Ultraschall in Med 2009; 30:163 – 167). We wanted to identify if elastography provides additional information. Material and methods: Two patients with classical symptoms, signs and typical B-scan, CDUS (Color duplex sonography) and CEUS (Contrast-enhanced sonography) were studied using elastography. Results: B-scan showe…