Abstract
Idiopathic omental infarction is a rare cause of acute abdomen in children. The diagnostic dilemma involved in this delay the management. Computed tomography (CT) is the investigation of choice. We present a case of 7 years old boy who presented with features and suspicion of acute appendicitis. The CT revealed the diagnosis as omental infarction and the child was discharged after successful conservative management.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Satish K. Aggarwal
MS (General Surgery), MCh (Pediatric Surgery), Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i11.59
