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Sigmoid mesocolic hernia. Case report
1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Slagelse Central Hospital, Denmark.
Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica
|October 1, 1988
Summary
Internal abdominal hernias are rare, often presenting with vague symptoms. This case highlights a sigmoid mesocolic hernia associated with a uterine adnexal cystadenoma, typically diagnosed during surgery for bowel obstruction.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Internal abdominal hernias are infrequent causes of abdominal pain.
- Sigmoid mesocolic hernias are a rare subtype, often presenting with non-specific symptoms.
Observation:
- A unique case involving a sigmoid mesocolic hernia and a cystadenoma of the uterine adnexa is presented.
- The patient's symptoms were vague and characteristic of internal hernias.
Findings:
- The co-occurrence of a sigmoid mesocolic hernia and a uterine adnexal cystadenoma is exceptionally rare.
- Diagnosis of internal hernias is frequently delayed, often occurring during surgical exploration for ileus.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering internal hernias in the differential diagnosis of unexplained abdominal symptoms.
- Awareness of rare hernia types and associated pathologies is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
- Further investigation into the potential relationship between pelvic pathology and internal hernias may be warranted.