Idiopathic segmental infarction of the greater omentum

ABSTRACT

Idiopathic segmental infarction of the greater omentum is a rare cause of acute abdomen. The diagnosis is based primarily on the abdominal CT scan. A 20 year old male presented with right lower abdominal pain. Initial examination unremarkable and patient was kept under observation. Symptoms did not abate and CT scan showed an ovoid fat density mass in abdomen. Laparoscopy showed partially twisted omentum which was resected at open surgery