Omental infarction--a mimicker of acute appendicitis in children.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to review the presenting features of pediatric patients found to have omental infarction with a normal appendix at surgery.

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of all patients with surgically proven omental infarction treated at KK Women's and Children's Hospital between May 1997 and January 2004.

Results: Twelve children (10 boys and 2 girls) were treated for primary omental infarction.