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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2010; 20(04): 294-296
DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.73540
Abdominal

Torsion of the greater omentum: A rare preoperative diagnosis

Ankit Anil Tandon
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng - 308433, Singapore
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Kian Soon Lim
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng - 308433, Singapore
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Abstract

Torsion of the greater omentum is a rare acute abdominal condition that is seldom diagnosed preoperatively. We report the characteristic computed tomography (CT) scan findings and the clinical implications of this unusual diagnosis in a 41-year-old man, who also had longstanding right inguinal hernia. Awareness of omental torsion as a differential diagnosis in the acute abdomen setting is necessary for correct patient management.

Keywords

Conservative management - CT whirl sign - inguinal hernia - omental torsion


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Article published online:
02 August 2021

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