Subacute Epiploic Appendagitis Masquerading as Left-Sided Abdominal Pain in an Elderly Female: A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Subacute epiploic appendagitis (SEA) is a rare inflammatory condition involving the epiploic appendages of the colon. It often presents with nonspecific abdominal symptoms and can mimic various gastrointestinal disorders, leading to diagnostic challenges. Here, we present a case of a 74-year-old female who initially presented with left-sided abdominal pain and incomplete stool emptying, raising suspicion for other conditions such as cathartic colon. However, imaging studies revealed characteristic findings suggestive of SEA, highlighting the importance of considering this rare entity in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain.