Abstract
An unusual case of omental cyst is described. A 4-year-old child presenting as abdominal distension of short duration, clinically diagnosed as ascites, was subsequently proved to be giant omental cyst. The case is reported because of its unique presentation.
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Rattan, K.N., Budhiraja, S., Pandit, S.K. et al. Huge omental cyst mimicking ascites. Indian J Pediatr 63, 707–708 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02730829
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