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Axial CT demonstrating a small amount of free fluid around the omentum.
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Abdominal and pelvic CT scan were done which showed hyperemic appendix and hazy anterior mesentery and a small amount of free fluid (Figures 1-3).
Sagittal CT indicating omental inflammation and fat stranding.
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Abdominal and pelvic CT scan were done which showed hyperemic appendix and hazy anterior mesentery and a small amount of free fluid (Figures 1-3).
Coronal CT having signs of omental infarction.
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Abdominal and pelvic CT scan were done which showed hyperemic appendix and hazy anterior mesentery and a small amount of free fluid (Figures 1-3).
Gross image showing hemorrhagic infarction and necrosis of the omentum.
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After performing the appendectomy, the omentum was noted to be adherent to the anterior abdominal wall and on careful examination, it was noted to be hemorrhagic and necrotic as shown in Figures 4 and 5.
Gross image with hemorrhagic, infarcted omentum adhered to the anterior abdominal wall.
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After performing the appendectomy, the omentum was noted to be adherent to the anterior abdominal wall and on careful examination, it was noted to be hemorrhagic and necrotic as shown in Figures 4 and 5.
Peyer's patches in the appendix with an area of hemorrhage.
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Examination of the omental mass showed fragments of adipose tissue with hemorrhage, fat necrosis, and granulation tissue formation consistent with omental infarction (Figures 6-11).
Appendix with focal mucosal hemorrhage.
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Examination of the omental mass showed fragments of adipose tissue with hemorrhage, fat necrosis, and granulation tissue formation consistent with omental infarction (Figures 6-11).
Omentum-vascular congestion and hemorrhage.
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Examination of the omental mass showed fragments of adipose tissue with hemorrhage, fat necrosis, and granulation tissue formation consistent with omental infarction (Figures 6-11).
Omentum-hemorrhage and fat necrosis.
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Examination of the omental mass showed fragments of adipose tissue with hemorrhage, fat necrosis, and granulation tissue formation consistent with omental infarction (Figures 6-11).
Omentum-focal granulation tissue formation.
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Examination of the omental mass showed fragments of adipose tissue with hemorrhage, fat necrosis, and granulation tissue formation consistent with omental infarction (Figures 6-11).
Omentum-fat necrosis.
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Examination of the omental mass showed fragments of adipose tissue with hemorrhage, fat necrosis, and granulation tissue formation consistent with omental infarction (Figures 6-11).