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- The greater omentum is an anatomical structure in the abdomen that helps contain infections and inflammation, and it is a common site for metastatic diseases and other significant lesions.
- Its large size, fatty tissue composition, and position make it easily visible on CT and MRI scans, which aids in diagnosing abdominal disorders.
- This article aims to showcase the normal appearance of the greater omentum and the various pathological features that can be identified through imaging techniques like CT and MRI.
Article Abstract
The greater omentum is a unique anatomical structure that serves a critical function in the containment of inflammatory and infectious processes within the abdominal cavity. It is also a common site of involvement by metastases, as well as the primary location for various pathologic lesions of clinical significance. Its fibroadipose composition, large size, and position in the most anterior aspect of abdomen allow accurate visualization of the greater omentum on CT and MR images. Careful evaluation of the greater omentum can provide important clues to the diagnosis of the underlying abdominal disorder. The aim of this article is to present the normal appearance of the greater omentum, and the wide spectrum of its pathological features as demonstrated on CT and MRI of the abdomen.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2023.05.014 | DOI Listing |
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