Epiploic Appendagitis in a Femoral Hernia

Both epiploic appendagitis and femoral herniae are rare diagnoses individually. No radiological cases of a patient having epiploic appendagitis within a femoral hernia have been documented in the literature. We present a case of a 65-year-old patient who underwent clinical work-up for a tender left...

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Published in:Journal of radiology case reports 2019-05, Vol.13 (5), p.10-14
Main Authors: McArthur, Donald, McArthur, Claire
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen, Acute - etiology
Aged
Colitis - diagnostic imaging
Female
Gastrointestinal Radiology
Hernia, Femoral - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Incidental Findings
Middle Aged
Sigmoid Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Both epiploic appendagitis and femoral herniae are rare diagnoses individually. No radiological cases of a patient having epiploic appendagitis within a femoral hernia have been documented in the literature. We present a case of a 65-year-old patient who underwent clinical work-up for a tender left groin lump. When undergoing a CT scan for investigating possible lymphadenopathy, she was found to have epiploic appendagitis contained within an incarcerated left sided femoral hernia. In this case report, we review the relevant anatomy, aetiology, patient demographics, as well as clinical and imaging findings and management.
ISSN:1943-0922
1943-0922
DOI:10.3941/jrcr.v13i5.3639