Omental cake
Presentation
Presented with a 1 month history of progressive abdominal distension. Referred to the radiology department for an abdominal ultrasound.
Patient Data
Age: 76
Gender: Female
From the case:
Omental cake
Ultrasound
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Transverse
Ultrasound confirms abdominal ascites with an omental cake. Biopsies for a histological diagnosis were taken at the time of the ultrasound assessment.
Case Discussion
Ultrasound is a useful tool in diagnosing diffuse peritoneal malignancy. Omental caking is commonly described on CT but subtle changes on ultrasound may be overlooked.