Amyand's hernia complicated with appendicitis

Introduction: The finding of a vermiform appendix within the peritoneal sac of an indirect inguinal hernia occurs in approximately 1% of cases. However, the presence of appendicitis within an inguinal hernial sac is found only in 0.08% of the general population.Case report: We present the case of a...

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Published inRevista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Córdoba Vol. 78; no. 3; pp. 330 - 332
Main Authors Corvatta, Franco, Rodriguez Santos, Fanny, Mazzini, Federico, Fuente, Ignacio
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Universidad Nacional de Córdoba 29.09.2021
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Appendicitis
Hernia
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Introduction: The finding of a vermiform appendix within the peritoneal sac of an indirect inguinal hernia occurs in approximately 1% of cases. However, the presence of appendicitis within an inguinal hernial sac is found only in 0.08% of the general population.Case report: We present the case of a 58-year-old male patient that was admitted with abdominal pain associated with a small non-reducible right groin mass.Discussion: To establish the correct diagnosis preoperatively, an abdominal and pelvic CT scan is mandatory.Conclusion: Acute appendicitis in an Amyand's hernia is a very rare entity that can be easily misdiagnosed preoperatively. CT is extremely useful in reaching the correct preoperative diagnosis.
ISSN:0014-6722
1853-0605
DOI:10.31053/1853.0605.v78.n3.30705