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Inguinal hernia containing a native orthotopic kidney
Douglas J Cassidy1, Hemang Kotecha2, Vicki Sein1
1Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
BMJ Case Reports
|January 21, 2019
Summary
A rare inguinal hernia case involved a kidney. This study reviews urological findings in patients with inguinal hernias, highlighting a case of renal ectopia within a hernia sac.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Radiology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Inguinal hernias are common, but rarely contain abdominal organs like the kidney.
- Urological findings in patients with inguinal hernias are infrequently documented.
Observation:
- An elderly male patient presented with bilateral inguinal hernias.
- Radiographic imaging revealed a large right inguinal hernia containing the inferior pole of the right native kidney.
Findings:
- This represents a rare case of renal ectopia within an inguinal hernia.
- The patient was asymptomatic and deemed too frail for surgical intervention.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare anatomical variations in hernia contents.
- Further literature review is needed to fully understand the urological implications of inguinal hernias.
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