[Complicated omental cyst after a herniorrhaphy in an infant]

Omental cysts are uncommon benign masses localized in the abdomen. This article describes the case of a male infant who underwent surgery due to a left inguinal hernia. During the operation a small omental cyst was found inside the sac that was resected. The first postoperative days were uneventful but the infant came back to hospital seven days after. Subsequent imaging and operative findings revealed a complicated omental cyst. This cyst was removed and the histopathology report described an inflammatory pseudotumor. The postoperative evolution was satisfactory and the patient has remained asymptomatic since he was discharged from hospital. In conclusion, it is important to explore the contents of the hernial sac during inguinal hernia repair. The finding of a small omental cyst inside the sac should encourage to study other potential intraabdominal lesions.