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Omental Infarction In A Child
Saad Siddiqui1, Anwar Ahmed1, Naila Nadeem1
1Department of Radiology, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Insights
Omental infarction, a rare cause of acute abdomen in children, can be diagnosed using typical imaging findings. This case highlights the importance of recognizing omental infarction for prompt diagnosis and treatment in pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
Background:
- Omental infarction is an uncommon cause of acute abdominal pain in pediatric patients.
- Prompt diagnosis is crucial for effective management of acute abdomen in children.
Observation:
- A 7-year-old boy presented with acute right iliac fossa pain.
- Imaging studies suggested omental infarction as the cause of pain.
Findings:
- Surgical exploration (laparotomy) confirmed the diagnosis of omental infarction.
- The imaging findings were consistent with the intraoperative diagnosis.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of omental infarction among clinicians can lead to earlier diagnosis.
- Timely diagnosis and management of omental infarction can prevent complications associated with acute abdomen in children.
Abstract:
Omental infarction is a rare cause of acute abdomen in children. Typical findings on imaging establish the diagnosis. We present case of a 7 years old boy who presented with acute right iliac fossa pain with diagnosis of omental infarction on imaging and findings confirmed on laparotomy. Sound knowledge regarding this infrequent cause of acute abdomen in children is necessary for timely diagnosis.
