Segmental infarction of the omentum: diagnosis by ultrasound
- 1 July 1985
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Vol. 61 (717), 651-652
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.61.717.651
Abstract
Summary: Pre-operative diagnosis of segmental infarction of the omentum is difficult because of its rarity and non-specific clinical features. We present a case of omental infarction and suggest that ultrasound scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of this entity.Keywords
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