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Solid Omental Tumors

Practice Essentials

Metastatic tumors of the omentum are common. In contrast, primary tumors of the omentum are very rare,
 and the etiologic agents responsible for causing them are unknown.

The most common presentations of solid omental tumors include abdominal discomfort, abdominal mass, and abdominal distention.

In addition to standard preoperative laboratory studies, workup may include ultrasonography (US), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), and angiography. Needle biopsy has been controversial.

Complete surgical excision offers the best chance of cure. The role of adjuvant therapy in the management of malignant omental tumors is uncertain. Because of the rarity of these lesions, the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation therapy has not been established. Advances in these treatment modalities may improve future survival rates for patients with malignant primary omental tumors.

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