Presentation
Right sided anterior abdominal wall swelling.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Posterior rectus sheath hernia
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Splitting of the posterior sheath of right sided rectus abdominis muscle and omental herniation through a defect within the sheath. Incidental note of retroaortic left renal vein and right adrenal nodule.
Case Discussion
Posterior rectus sheath hernias are a rare type of parietal herniation, where the hernia lies between the layers of the anterior abdominal wall.
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