The Great Imitator: Pediatric Omental Torsion Presenting as Acute Appendicitis, A Case Report

Authors

  • Sara Nabeel Husain Pediatric Surgery Specialists, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Governmental hospitals, Bahrain
  • Arka Chatterjee Pediatric Surgery Specialists, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Governmental hospitals, Bahrain
  • Nabeel Alasheeri Consultant Pediatric Surgeon, Governmental hospitals, Bahrain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32996/jmhs.2025.6.5.9

Keywords:

omental torsion, acute abdomen , pediatrics, diagnostic dilemma

Abstract

We describe a case of a 10 years-old boy, who presented with signs and symptoms of acute appendicitis. Intraoperatively, he was diagnosed to have omental torsion with reactive appendicitis. We present this case to highlight the diagnostic dilemma.

Author Biographies

  • Sara Nabeel Husain, Pediatric Surgery Specialists, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Governmental hospitals, Bahrain

    Pediatric Surgery Specialist,

    Arab Board

  • Nabeel Alasheeri, Consultant Pediatric Surgeon, Governmental hospitals, Bahrain

    Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

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Published

2025-10-25

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 5

Section

Research Article

How to Cite

Husain, S., Chatterjee, A., & Alasheeri, N. (2025). The Great Imitator: Pediatric Omental Torsion Presenting as Acute Appendicitis, A Case Report. Journal of Medical and Health Studies, 6(5), 72-76. https://doi.org/10.32996/jmhs.2025.6.5.9