The greater omentum is an uncommon location for primary tumors. Metastatic tumors of the omentum are common. In contrast, primary tumors of the omentum are very rare. Sporadic cases of primary rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) arising in the abdomen have been reported, but these cases are limited almost exclusively to the pediatric population. We report a well-documented case of primary intra-abdominal RM...

To cite: Schols RM, Stassen LP, Keymeulen KB, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2012008304 DESCRIPTION An 83-year-old woman presented with decreased appetite and weight loss. Upon physical examination a palpable swelling in the lower abdomen was detected. The radiologist was consulted regarding the possible presence of a malignancy. A CT showe...

BACKGROUND Omentum is well known for its immunocompetence and good blood supply; and therefore, is being used in various complex thoracic procedures. Specially, in situations when staplers, sealants and total parenteral nutrition may not be used because of financial constraints, omentum may prove very helpful in preventing post-operative fatal complications. METHODS A retrospective review of ...

RATIONALE Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) are rare neoplastic lesions with benign tendency. Even more rare are IMTs from the greater omentum (GO-IMT). A GO-IMT is easily misdiagnosed as other malignant tumors before operation; thus, clinicians need to be familiar with its imaging findings. Here, we report the imaging findings of a GO-IMT patient presenting with a pelvic mass. PATIE...

We report a rare case of haemangiopericytoma/solitary _brous tumour of the greater omentum in a 41-year-old woman. It presented as a large mobile abdominal mass measuring 30 × 24 × 8 cm. A computed tomography scan con_rmed the presence of a large vascular tumour, and biochemical tumour markers were non-contributory. The tumour was removed through a conventional laparotomy incision with the aid ...

INTRODUCTION Torsion of the omentum is a benign self-limiting disorder, which is difficult to diagnose because the main symptoms are similar to those of other abdominal diseases. Most of the published cases had been diagnosed during operation via direct eye view. According to several studies, it is important that the correct preoperative diagnosis is made as omental torsion can be treated conse...

INTRODUCTION Primary segmental infarction of the greater omentum is an infrequent cause for right lower quadrant pain. The exact aetiology is unknown and the right side is more commonly involved. It usually presents like acute appendicitis and the diagnosis is made during exploration. CASE REPORT We report such a case which was diagnosed and managed by laparoscopy. A 27-year-old male presente...

Correspondence to: Thum-Umnuaysuk S, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand. Phone: 055-261-900 ext. 5018, Fax: 055261-923 Omental torsion is a rare disease and there is no published medical report in Thailand. This can mimic other conditions and rarely be diagnosed before surgery. This paper presents a case of right lower quadrant pain that...