Primary omental tumors are a rare clinical finding, although many commonly encountered cancers frequently metastasize to the omentum. The clinical presentation of isolated omental neoplasms is subtle, and primary omental disease may remain asymptomatic and undetected until it is quite advanced. While imaging modalities may help to isolate the extent of omental disease, the findings are frequently nonspecific. Definitive diagnosis of omental tumors usually requires advanced histopathologic and immunohistochemical evaluation, and fine needle aspiration of omental lesions rarely provides adequate tissue for this analysis; surgical omentectomy is typically required. There are no standardized therapeutic protocols for primary omental neoplasms, and therapy often comprises surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments. Even when remission is achieved, primary omental tumors may recur years following the initial diagnosis, as the omentum provides an environment conducive to tumor growth.This activity for health care professionals reviews the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, histopathology, clinical presentation, evaluation, and management of various primary and metastatic omental tumors. The activity also highlights the critical role of the interprofessional team in improving outcomes for patients with primary and metastatic omental neoplasms.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/29213
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Complex General Surgical Oncology, General Surgery, Medical Oncology, Non-Thoracic Surgery