Incisional hernia

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Painless swelling of the right lower quadrant. History of appendectomy 8 months ago.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
ct

Incisional hernia through the scar of the previous appendectomy containing the cecum with no small bowel dilatation. The neck of the hernia measures 4 cm with a craniocaudal length of 6.5 cm.

Small intramural uterine leiomyomas are noted.

Case Discussion

CT features of incisional hernia through the previous appendectomy scar.

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