Omental infarction in an overweight child: conservative treatment is a safe approach.
BMJ Case Rep
; 16(11)2023 Nov 09.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37945275
ABSTRACT
A previously healthy but overweight (body mass index (BMI) of 24.4) adolescent boy presented with fever and significant right-sided abdominal pain. An abdominal ultrasound scan revealed an omental infarction (OI), which was treated conservatively. OI has been described in overweight teenage children with abdominal trauma but can be missed if not considered. A missed diagnosis could result in an unnecessary laparotomy or laparoscopic surgery. Although CT is the gold standard for diagnosis, ultrasonography is an effective approach to identifying OI in children. The benefits of early diagnosis of OI by abdominal ultrasound include a shorter hospital stay and a reduction in unnecessary investigations and surgery.
Palavras-chave
Texto completo:
1
Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças Peritoneais
/
Traumatismos Abdominais
Limite:
Adolescent
/
Child
/
Humans
/
Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMJ Case Rep
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Qatar