Abstract
We report an unusual case in which the coalescence of fat necrosis foci produced a palpable abdominal mass. Hence, focal fat necrosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of abdominal masses in patients with a history of pancreatitis.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Fat Necrosis / diagnostic imaging*
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Fat Necrosis / etiology
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Humans
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Male
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Necrosis / diagnostic imaging*
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Pancreatitis / complications
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Radiography, Abdominal*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Ultrasonography