omental mesothelioma is a types of mesothelioma that develops in the omentum, a sheet of fatty tissue in the abdomen that hangs in front of the intestines like an apron. in addition to storing fat and protecting organs, the omentum holds nutrients and prevents internal infections from spreading. the omentum is covered by the peritoneum and, like the peritoneum, contains mesothelial cells which can become cancerous.
omental mesothelioma is usually the result of peritoneal mesothelioma spreading into the omentum. although its extremely rare, it is also possible for mesothelioma to develop in the omentum directly rather than spread to it from another area. to date, fewer than five primary omental mesothelioma cases have been reported in literature. because it is so rare and doctors dont know much about the cancer, it is difficult to diagnose and effectively treat. but in some cases, surgery and chemotherapy have proven successful.
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