Omental infarct

Case contributed by Michael P Hartung
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
ct

Relatively subtle haziness of the left mid abdominal omentum. 

Case Discussion

Subtle small area of omental infarction in the left mid abdomen. Omental infarct is an important cause for self-limited abdominal pain to keep in mind, and is associated with obesity, strenuous activity, congestive heart failure, and surgery/trauma. 

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