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Omental infarction in childhood.
F Van Kerkhove1, K Coenegrachts, L Steyaert
1Department of Radiology, AZ St.-Jan AV, Bruges, Belgium.
Summary
Omental infarction is a rare cause of right-sided abdominal pain in children. Imaging can help diagnose this condition, avoiding unnecessary appendectomies.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Abdominal Pathology
Background:
- Omental infarction is an uncommon cause of acute abdominal pain in pediatric patients.
- It often presents with symptoms mimicking appendicitis, leading to diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A case of right-sided omental infarction in a child is presented.
- Diagnostic imaging included ultrasound and multislice computed tomography (MSCT).
- Surgical confirmation and pathological examination were performed.
Findings:
- Ultrasound and MSCT effectively visualized the omental infarction.
- The imaging findings aided in differentiating omental infarction from appendicitis.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of omental infarction.
Implications:
- Accurate imaging diagnosis can prevent unnecessary appendectomies in children with omental infarction.
- Early and correct diagnosis improves patient outcomes.
- This case highlights the importance of considering omental infarction in the differential diagnosis of pediatric acute abdomen.
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