Amyand's Hernia: A Case Report

Authors

  • Haris Naseem Shekhani
  • Saurabh Rohatgi
  • Tarek Noel Hanna
  • Jamlik-Omari Johnson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v10i12.2833

Keywords:

Amyand's hernia, appendix, inguinal hernia, hernia, amyand's, CT, case report, mesh repair, vermiform appendix, sac, hernioplasty, appendectomy

Abstract

Amyand's hernia is a rare and atypical hernia characterized by the herniation of the appendix into the inguinal sac. This hernia may be present without symptoms until inflammation of the appendix may lead to incarceration, strangulation, necrosis, perforation or rupture. Early symptoms include tenderness and inguinal swelling which may be misdiagnosed as a strangulated hernia. This condition can be difficult to diagnose clinically. Ultrasound and Computed Tomography may aid in diagnosis. This article presents a rare case of Amyand's hernia followed by a discussion of the epidemiology, diagnosis, imaging details and treatment options for this condition.

Author Biographies

Haris Naseem Shekhani

Haris N. Shekhani, MD

Research Associate, Emergency Radiology, Emory University Midtown Hospital

Research Associate, Emory University MR research division, Emory University Hospital

Emory Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences

Emory University Hospital Midtown

550 Peachtree St NE

Atlanta, GA 30308

314/9736606 (cell)

Haris.Shekhani@emory.edu

Saurabh Rohatgi

Saurabh Rohatgi, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Emergency Radiology

Emory Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences

Emory University Hospital Midtown

550 Peachtree St NE

Atlanta, GA 30308

Tarek Noel Hanna

Tarek Hanna, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Emergency Radiology

Assistant Program Director, Emergency Radiology Fellowship

Emory Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences

Emory University Hospital Midtown

550 Peachtree St NE

Atlanta, GA 30308

Atlanta, GA 30308

Jamlik-Omari Johnson

Jamlik-Omari Johnson, MD

Chief, Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University Midtown Hospital

Director, Division of Emergency Radiology

Program Director, Emergency Radiology Fellowship Program

Imaging Services Medical Director, Emory University Smyrna Hospital

Emory Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences

Emory University Hospital Midtown

550 Peachtree St NE 

Atlanta, GA 30308

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Published

2016-12-20

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 12 (2016)

Section

Gastrointestinal Radiology

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