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Published in: Insights into Imaging 4/2011

Open Access 01-08-2011 | Pictorial Review

Omental cakes: unusual aetiologies and CT appearances

Authors: Mark Daniel Mamlouk, Eric vanSonnenberg, Sridhar Shankar, Stuart G. Silverman

Published in: Insights into Imaging | Issue 4/2011

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Abstract

Background

Omental cakes typically are associated with ovarian carcinoma, as this is the most common malignant aetiology. Nonetheless, numerous other neoplasms, as well as infectious and benign processes, can produce omental cakes.

Methods

A broader knowledge of the various causes of omental cakes is valuable diagnostically and to direct appropriate clinical management.

Results

We present a spectrum of both common and unusual aetiologies that demonstrate the variable computed tomographic appearances of omental cakes.

Conclusion

The anatomy and embryology are discussed, as well as the importance of biopsy when the aetiology of omental cakes is uncertain.
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Metadata
Title
Omental cakes: unusual aetiologies and CT appearances
Authors
Mark Daniel Mamlouk
Eric vanSonnenberg
Sridhar Shankar
Stuart G. Silverman
Publication date
01-08-2011
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Insights into Imaging / Issue 4/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1869-4101
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13244-011-0105-4

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