Omentum

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Omentum a much neglected structure. It is often removed in the context of gynecologic oncology procedure.

Grossing

  • AFAIK, there is no evidence-based standard; thus, the protocol differs from centre to centre.
  • In the context of a gynecologic malignancy/suspected gynecologic malignancy, one centre I worked at puts through six (standard) blocks if there is no gross evidence of disease.

Pathology of the omentum

Benign

Mesothelial:

Other:

Malignant

Primary:

Metastatic:

See also

References

  1. Garbin, O.; Hummel, M.; Diana, M.; Wattiez, A.. "Solitary fibrous tumor of the great omentum.". J Minim Invasive Gynecol 18 (6): 694-5. doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2011.01.013. PMID 22024257.