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Amyand's hernia: a case of right inguinoscrotal hernia with appendiceal content.

Authors :
Khandelwal S
Kaur A
Singh S
Ghosh A
Source :
Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) [Ann Med Surg (Lond)] 2024 May 06; Vol. 86 (6), pp. 3791-3795. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 06 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Introduction: Amyand's hernia, a rare condition where the appendix becomes lodged in the inguinal canal, poses diagnostic challenges due to its varied clinical presentations and lack of distinctive radiological features. This case underscores the importance of early detection and comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.<br />Case Presentation: A 30-year-old male presented with a 2-year history of right inguinoscrotal swelling, culminating in agonizing symptoms and irreducible masses over the inguinoscrotal area. Despite the absence of significant medical history, diagnostic imaging confirmed a complete right inguinoscrotal hernia and bilateral hydrocele with internal echoes.<br />Clinical Discussion: The case illustrates the difficulties in preoperative diagnosis of Amyand's hernia, emphasizing the reliance on imaging modalities and clinical assessment. Successful surgical intervention involving appendectomy and hernioplasty highlights the necessity for prompt diagnosis and management.<br />Conclusion: This case exemplifies the challenges and complexities associated with Amyand's hernia, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and comprehensive surgical planning. Moving forward, increased clinical vigilance and awareness are essential to ensure optimal patient outcomes in cases of inguinoscrotal pathology.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflicts of interest relevant to this article. No financial or nonfinancial interests have influenced the development of this work.Sponsorships or competing interests that may be relevant to content are disclosed at the end of this article.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2049-0801
Volume :
86
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annals of medicine and surgery (2012)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38846902
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/MS9.0000000000002137