ABSTRACT

Omental torsion is a rare cause of acute abdomen and is often confused with appendicitis because of physical examination findings that suggest appendicitis. Here we present a case of an 11-year-old girl with omental torsion who was medically treated. This study aimed to create awareness for omental infarction and help avoid unnecessary surgical procedures for medically treatable pathologies.

Keywords: Acute abdomen, omental torsion, child, ultrasound, computed tomography