Epiploic Appendagitis in a Femoral Hernia

Authors

  • Claire McArthur
  • Donald McArthur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v13i5.3639

Keywords:

Epiploic appendagitis, appendagitis epiploica, femoral hernia, incarcerated hernia

Abstract

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.

Author Biographies

Claire McArthur

Consultant Radiologist

Donald McArthur

Consultant Upper GI Surgeon

Published

2019-05-21

Issue

Section

Gastrointestinal Radiology