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Appendicitis or Epiploic Appendicitis? Is Differential Diagnosis Possible with Laboratory Parameters?

Cilt: 6 Sayı: 1 29 Nisan 2026
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Appendicitis or Epiploic Appendicitis? Is Differential Diagnosis Possible with Laboratory Parameters?

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Objective: Acute abdomen is a common emergency department presentation requiring rapid diagnosis. Although acute appendicitis is the leading cause, rare conditions such as epiploic appendicitis, which present with similar symptoms, should be considered in the differential diagnosis. While acute appendicitis often requires surgery, epiploic appendicitis typically resolves with conservative treatment. Therefore, accurate differentiation is essential to avoid unnecessary surgeries. This study aimed to compare laboratory parameters between acute appendicitis and epiploic appendicitis and to assess their diagnostic utility. Materials and Methods: This retrospective, cross-sectional study included patients aged ≥18 years who presented with acute right lower quadrant pain between January 1, 2022, and March 31, 2025. Diagnoses were confirmed via CT or surgery. Demographic data, complete blood count, CRP, and inflammatory markers (neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio [NLR], platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio [PLR], hemoglobin-albumin-lymphocyte-platelet index [HALP], systemic immune-inflammation index [SII], BUN-to-albumin ratio [BAR], and CRP-to-albumin ratio [CAR]) were compared between the groups. Results: The study included 203 patients: 152 with acute appendicitis and 51 with epiploic appendicitis. The acute appendicitis group had significantly higher leukocyte (p=0.004), neutrophil (p<0.001), hemoglobin (p=0.009), and CRP (p<0.001) levels. Significant differences were also observed in NLR, PLR, SII, HALP, and BAR (all p<0.001). Conclusion: Laboratory parameters can aid in differentiating acute appendicitis from epiploic appendicitis. In particular, inflammatory indices such as PLR and SII may support clinical decision-making and help reduce the rate of unnecessary surgeries.

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Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

29 Nisan 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

4 Ağustos 2025

Kabul Tarihi

21 Aralık 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 6 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Duman Şahan, T., Efgan, M. G., Kırık, S., Karakaya, Z., & Topçu Tabakçı, S. (2026). Appendicitis or Epiploic Appendicitis? Is Differential Diagnosis Possible with Laboratory Parameters? Güncel Tıbbi Araştırmaları Dergisi, 6(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.52818/cjmr.1757994
AMA
1.Duman Şahan T, Efgan MG, Kırık S, Karakaya Z, Topçu Tabakçı S. Appendicitis or Epiploic Appendicitis? Is Differential Diagnosis Possible with Laboratory Parameters? GÜTAD. 2026;6(1):1-6. doi:10.52818/cjmr.1757994
Chicago
Duman Şahan, Tutku, Mehmet Göktuğ Efgan, Süleyman Kırık, Zeynep Karakaya, ve Simge Topçu Tabakçı. 2026. “Appendicitis or Epiploic Appendicitis? Is Differential Diagnosis Possible with Laboratory Parameters?”. Güncel Tıbbi Araştırmaları Dergisi 6 (1): 1-6. https://doi.org/10.52818/cjmr.1757994.
EndNote
Duman Şahan T, Efgan MG, Kırık S, Karakaya Z, Topçu Tabakçı S (01 Nisan 2026) Appendicitis or Epiploic Appendicitis? Is Differential Diagnosis Possible with Laboratory Parameters? Güncel Tıbbi Araştırmaları Dergisi 6 1 1–6.
IEEE
[1]T. Duman Şahan, M. G. Efgan, S. Kırık, Z. Karakaya, ve S. Topçu Tabakçı, “Appendicitis or Epiploic Appendicitis? Is Differential Diagnosis Possible with Laboratory Parameters?”, GÜTAD, c. 6, sy 1, ss. 1–6, Nis. 2026, doi: 10.52818/cjmr.1757994.
ISNAD
Duman Şahan, Tutku - Efgan, Mehmet Göktuğ - Kırık, Süleyman - Karakaya, Zeynep - Topçu Tabakçı, Simge. “Appendicitis or Epiploic Appendicitis? Is Differential Diagnosis Possible with Laboratory Parameters?”. Güncel Tıbbi Araştırmaları Dergisi 6/1 (01 Nisan 2026): 1-6. https://doi.org/10.52818/cjmr.1757994.
JAMA
1.Duman Şahan T, Efgan MG, Kırık S, Karakaya Z, Topçu Tabakçı S. Appendicitis or Epiploic Appendicitis? Is Differential Diagnosis Possible with Laboratory Parameters? GÜTAD. 2026;6:1–6.
MLA
Duman Şahan, Tutku, vd. “Appendicitis or Epiploic Appendicitis? Is Differential Diagnosis Possible with Laboratory Parameters?”. Güncel Tıbbi Araştırmaları Dergisi, c. 6, sy 1, Nisan 2026, ss. 1-6, doi:10.52818/cjmr.1757994.
Vancouver
1.Tutku Duman Şahan, Mehmet Göktuğ Efgan, Süleyman Kırık, Zeynep Karakaya, Simge Topçu Tabakçı. Appendicitis or Epiploic Appendicitis? Is Differential Diagnosis Possible with Laboratory Parameters? GÜTAD. 01 Nisan 2026;6(1):1-6. doi:10.52818/cjmr.1757994