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GE-Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
Print version ISSN 2341-4545On-line version ISSN 2387-1954
Abstract
SAYEED, Maimuna et al. Omental Cyst - Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain in a 7-Year-Old Child: A Case Report. GE Port J Gastroenterol [online]. 2021, vol.28, n.3, pp.202-206. Epub Feb 01, 2022. ISSN 2341-4545. https://doi.org/10.1159/000510022.
Introduction:
Abdominal pain is a common complaint in children. In most cases it may be functional. Among all organic causes, an abdominal cyst of omental or mesenteric origin is an uncommon etiology. Case Presentation: A 7-year-old girl presented with a short history of abdominal pain for 1 month associated with gradual abdominal distention. Physical examination revealed a large oval palpable firm, non-tender mass extending almost the whole abdomen. Imaging studies were suggestive of an intra-abdominal cyst, and the diagnosis was confirmed after exploratory laparotomy. The patient was managed surgically by enucleation of the cyst. Conclusion: Omental cysts are a rare benign condition, but should be considered as a diagnostic hypothesis in children with abdominal pain with or without a mass. It is difficult to diagnose an omental/mesenteric cyst clinically. A proper imaging study can guide the diagnosis. After confirming the diagnosis, the main treatment would be surgical excision.
Keywords : Omental cyst in children; Mesenteric cyst in children; Abdominal pain in children.