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Amyand's hernia complicated with appendicitis
Franco Corvatta1, Fanny Rodriguez Santos2, Federico Mazzini3
1Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires. franco.corvatta@hospitalitaliano.org.ar.
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.
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