Inguinal hernia on abdominal radiograph

Case contributed by Naqibullah Foladi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Mild abdominal distension

Patient Data

Age: 1 month
Gender: Male

Gas densities projecting over the right inguinal region. 

Excessive bowel gas.

Case Discussion

Features are compatible with right side inguinal hernia. Appearances are not definite or consistent with incarceration and bowel obstruction. The patient was advised to take a complementary ultrasound examination.

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