Abstract
Primary omental torsion is a rare cause of acute abdomen and mimics common acute abdominal condition like appendicitis. Torsion of the greater omentum may be primary or secondary. Here we present 2 cases admitted through emergency with the pain in right iliac fossa with this unusual diagnosis.
MeSH terms
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Abdomen, Acute / diagnosis
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Abdomen, Acute / etiology*
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Abdomen, Acute / therapy
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Omentum*
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Peritoneal Diseases / complications*
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Peritoneal Diseases / diagnosis*
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Peritoneal Diseases / therapy
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Torsion Abnormality / complications*
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Torsion Abnormality / diagnosis*
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Torsion Abnormality / therapy
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Young Adult