Presentation
Non-specific abdominal pain, tenderness over the left lower quadrant.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Amyand hernia
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The appendix is seen directed downwards and coursing into the right inguinal canal, clear surrounding fat planes with no radiological evidnce of appendicitis.
Multiple air/fluid filled diverticula seen along the descending colon with clear surrounding fat planes.
Case Discussion
Amyand hernia is a rare form of inguinal hernia in which the appendix is directed downwards and included into the inguinal canal.