Inguinal hernia

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right inguinal mass

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

CT abdomen and pelvis

ct

On the coronal and sagittal images one can readily appreciate the mesenteric vessels stretched as they descend into a right inguinal hernia. No evidence of proximal bowel obstruction.

Case Discussion

Appearances are in keeping with an uncomplicated right inguinal hernia.

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