Fetal omental cyst

A fetal omental cyst is a type of fetal enteric cyst.

Pathology

The most common type of omental cyst is considered a lymphangioma.

Radiographic features

Antenatal ultrasound

May be seen in an intra-abdominal cyst without any associated color flow. Omental cysts tend to be typically found in the upper abdomen, closer to the anterior abdominal wall, and tend to be larger in size compared to mesenteric cysts.

See also

• fetal intra-abdominal cysts (differential)

Siehe auch:

• fetale intraabdominelle Zysten
• neonatale Ovarialzyste