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Omental Cyst - Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain in a 7-Year-Old Child: A Case Report

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Resumo:Abstract: 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.
Autores principais:Sayeed,Maimuna
Outros Autores:Benzamin,Md; Akter,Sharmin; Mazumder,Md. Wahiduzzaman; Karim,A.S.M. Bazlul; Dey,Bishnu Pada
Assunto:Omental cyst in children Mesenteric cyst in children Abdominal pain in children
Ano:2021
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:relatório
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia
Idioma:inglês
Origem:SciELO Portugal

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