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Omental torsion related to inguinal hernia

Case contributed by: Dr Andrew Dixon

Presentation:

Abdominal pain.

Patient Data:

Age: 40
Gender: Male
From the case: Omental torsion related to inguinal hernia

CT Abdomen

Modality: CT

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C+ portal venous phase

Oedematous omentum which swirls into the right inguinal canal. Appearances are consistent with inguinal hernia with omental torsion. 

Case Discussion:

Inguinal hernia with large related omental torsion.

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