Abstract
Background: Omental cysts are the least common variety of intraabdominal cystic lesions encountered in children. They are often identified incidentally, although they may also cause acute abdominal pain. Case Report: We describe here two girls with omental cysts with very unusual clinical presentations. Conclusion: The majority of omental cysts are discovered incidentally. Overall results in pediatric patients are favourable. Optimal surgical management mandates complete excision.
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Omental cysts are extremely rare category of intraabdominal cystic lesions encountered in children
Omental cysts are the least common variety of intraabdominal cystic lesions encountered in children
Case Report: We describe here two girls with omental cysts with very unusual clinical presentations
Summary
Omental cysts are extremely rare category of intraabdominal cystic lesions encountered in children. These lesions are generally single, multiple occurrences have been reported. They may be unilocular or multilocular and contain fluid which may range from a clear, straw-colored liquid to a thick cheesy-white material which is thought to be inspissated lymph fluid. Inappropriate treatment and late diagnoses are common in the management of mesenteric cysts; 3) we describe here two girls with omental cysts with very unusual clinical presentations
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