Abstract
Torsion of the greater omentum is a rare condition of acute abdomen. We, herein, report a 37-year-old man, who presented to the emergency department with right lower abdominal pain, nausea, and fever. The initial clinical impression was acute appendicitis. Preoperative computed tomographic study showed a well-defined, fat-containing mass interspersed with soft-tissue strands in the right lower abdomen and pelvis, and it also induced partial obstruction of the small intestine. This mass was found in connection with a vertical rod of the omental vessels. Surgical exploration revealed torsion of the greater omentum with hemorrhagic infarction. Computed tomography (CT) is a useful imaging modality for making a specific diagnosis. An inflamed fat-containing mass with a vascular pedicle is characteristic for the torsion of the greater omentum.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | European Journal of Radiology Extra |
Pages | 69-72 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Volume | 52 |
Edition | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Abdomen
- Acute conditions
- Computed tomography (CT)
- Omentum
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging