Abstract
Background
Omental infarction (OI) is a rare cause of acute abdominal pain, which is benign and
self-limited. It is diagnosed by imaging. The etiology of OI is either idiopathic
or secondary and due to torsion, trauma, hypercoagulability, vasculitis, or pancreatitis.
Case Report
Here, we present a case of omental infarct in a child with acute severe right upper
quadrant pain.
Why should an emergency physician be aware of this?
Correct diagnosis of OI via imaging can prevent unnecessary surgery.
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Publication history
Accepted:
February 17,
2023
Received in revised form:
December 11,
2022
Received:
August 29,
2022
Publication stage
In Press Accepted ManuscriptIdentification
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