Omental Infarct: Consider the omentum for differentials of abdominal pain

Abstract

Omental infarcts are a rare cause of acute abdominal pain where the vascular supply to the omentum is disrupted by primary or secondary causes. Nurse practitioners should be aware of omental infarct symptoms, related diagnostic testing and how it can be managed. Acute abdominal pain has many differential diagnoses, and omental infarct is often not considered. This clinical case report will highlight the presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of a patient who developed an omental infarct.