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We report the case of an 8-year-old boy who presented with acute right-sided abdominal pain and ultrasound findings initially suggestive of early acute appendicitis, which later proved to be misleading. Diagnostic laparoscopy revealed a hemorrhagic, infarcted omental mass near the hepatic flexure, along with a mildly congested but non-inflamed appendix. Laparoscopic excision of the omental mass and appendectomy were performed. Histopathology confirmed primary omental torsion, without appendicitis. The postoperative course was uneventful. 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