Indirect inguinal hernia

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left groin painless swelling

Patient Data

Age: 12 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Left inguinal area shows herniated omental content and free fluid through the internal inguinal ring filling the inguinal canal, in keeping with indirect inguinal hernia.

Case Discussion

US reveals left sided indirect inguinal hernia.

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