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  • 1Stefano Scabini, Edoardo Rimini, Andrea Massobrio, Emanuele Romairone, Renato Scordamaglia, Luisito De Marini, Valter Ferrando, Oncologic Surgical Unit, Department of Haemato-Oncology, St Martino Hospital, 16136 Genova, Italy.

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Omental torsion, a rare cause of acute abdomen, was diagnosed during surgery in a 69-year-old man initially suspected of having acute appendicitis. Surgical removal of the affected omentum was performed, highlighting the diagnostic challenges of this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Acute abdomen is a common presentation in emergency departments.
  • Omental torsion is an uncommon but significant cause of acute abdominal pain.
  • Preoperative diagnosis of omental torsion is often challenging due to non-specific symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of omental torsion presenting as acute abdomen.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic difficulties and the role of surgery in confirming omental torsion.
  • To contribute to the literature on rare causes of acute abdominal conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 69-year-old male patient presenting with acute abdomen.
  • Surgical exploration with a provisional diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
  • Intraoperative diagnosis and management of omental torsion.

Main Results:

  • Omental torsion was diagnosed intraoperatively, differing from the initial clinical suspicion of acute appendicitis.
  • The affected omentum was surgically excised.
  • The patient had no prior surgical history, making the presentation less typical.

Conclusions:

  • Omental torsion can mimic other acute abdominal pathologies, such as appendicitis.
  • Surgical intervention is often necessary for definitive diagnosis and treatment of omental torsion.
  • Increased awareness of omental torsion is crucial for timely diagnosis and management in both pediatric and adult populations.