Lipoma of the greater omentum in a child

Medicina (Kaunas). 2004;40(9):860-3.

Abstract

Lipoma of the greater omentum is observed very rarely, particularly in the childhood. We report a case of large 10x11x8 cm asymptomatic lipoma of the greater omentum, which was diagnosed incidentally. Well-encapsulated mass with a homogeneous internal structure and high echogenicity--these signs of ultrasound and computed tomography allowed us to suggest a lipoma. At laparotomy lipoma of greater omentum in torsion was found. The excision of the tumor and omentectomy was performed. The histopathological diagnosis was lipoma with focal necrosis areas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparotomy
  • Lipoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Lipoma* / pathology
  • Lipoma* / surgery
  • Necrosis
  • Omentum* / diagnostic imaging
  • Omentum* / pathology
  • Omentum* / surgery
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Peritoneum / pathology
  • Radiography, Abdominal
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Torsion Abnormality
  • Ultrasonography