Hyperattenuating ring sign (epiploic appendagitis)
Last revised by Ryan Thibodeau on 4 May 2024
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Biswas A, Thibodeau R, Amer M, et al. Hyperattenuating ring sign (epiploic appendagitis). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 30 May 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-28789
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20 Apr 2014,
Asthik Biswas
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4 May 2024,
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- Hyperattenuating ring sign in epiploic appendagitis
- Hyperattenuating ring sign - epiploic appendagitis
The hyperattenuating ring sign is a sign that has been described with epiploic appendagitis and intraperitoneal focal fat infarction. It refers to a hyperattenuating ring of visceral peritoneum. In the setting of epiplogic appendagitis, the ring would surround a thrombosed vascular pedicle with a resultant associated central hyperdense spot sign.
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References
- 1. Rao PM, Wittenberg J, Lawrason JN. Primary epiploic appendagitis: evolutionary changes in CT appearance. Radiology. 1997;204 (3): 713-7. Pubmed citation
- 2. van Breda Vriesman AC. The hyperattenuating ring sign. Radiology. 2003;226 (2): 556-7. doi:10.1148/radiol.2262011992 - Pubmed citation
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