Lipoblastoma as a cause of secondary omental torsion in children: report of the first case

Abstract Acute abdominal pain remains a major diagnostic challenge to date. Omental torsion is an infrequent cause of abdominal pain in children, which usually presents with non-specific symptoms. Herein, we report a case of persistent abdominal pain after a minor abdominal trauma. A solid mass was...

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Published in:Journal of surgical case reports 2021-04, Vol.2021 (4), p.rjab151
Main Authors: Boscarelli, Alessandro, Guida, Edoardo, Ceschiutti, Giulia, Bossini, Benedetta, Olenik, Damiana, Barbi, Egidio, Schleef, Jürgen
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Acute abdominal pain remains a major diagnostic challenge to date. Omental torsion is an infrequent cause of abdominal pain in children, which usually presents with non-specific symptoms. Herein, we report a case of persistent abdominal pain after a minor abdominal trauma. A solid mass was found in the lower abdomen at ultrasound imaging evaluation. Surgical exploration demonstrated an omental torsion secondary to a rare neoplasm of childhood.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjab151