Focal fat necrosis presenting as a palpable abdominal mass: CT evaluation

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1985 May-Jun;9(3):568-9. doi: 10.1097/00004728-198505000-00032.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fat Necrosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fat Necrosis / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Necrosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pancreatitis / complications
  • Radiography, Abdominal*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography