Franco Corvatta1, Fanny Rodriguez Santos2, Federico Mazzini3, Ignacio Fuente4. 1. Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires. franco.corvatta@hospitalitaliano.org.ar. 2. Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires. fanny.rodriguezsantos@hospitalitaliano.org.ar. 3. Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires. federico.mazzini@hospitalitaliano.org.ar. 4. Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires. ignacio.fuente@hospitalitaliano.org.ar.
Abstract
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. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
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. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
Authors: C D'Alia; M G Lo Schiavo; A Tonante; F Taranto; E Gagliano; L Bonanno; G Di Giuseppe; D Pagano; G Sturniolo Journal: Hernia Date: 2003-01-15 Impact factor: 4.739