Open AccessOmental Cyst Presenting as an Acute Abdomen in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Hailu Alemu,
Seifu Alemu,
Melkamu Berhane
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international medical case reports journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.198
H-Index - 11
ISSN - 1179-142X
DOI - 10.2147/imcrj.s351406
Subject(s) - medicine , laparotomy , exploratory laparotomy , acute abdomen , abdomen , abdominal pain , presentation (obstetrics) , asymptomatic , cyst , surgery , vomiting , general surgery , emergency department , radiology , nursing
Omental cysts are the rarest forms of intra-abdominal cystic lesions. They are usually asymptomatic but can also present as acute abdomen. The presentation is confusing in some cases, which may result in mismanagement, added costs, and trouble for the patient. A pre-operative diagnosis is challenging, especially in resource-limited settings, and requires a high level of suspicion and a cautious approach during emergency exploratory laparotomy to avoid complications.