Spigelian hernia

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Increased volume in the left abdominal wall region

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
ct

CT shows a defect in the abdominal wall between left rectus muscles and anterior abdominal left oblique muscle, in Spiegel line, where protrudes adipose tissue, left colon and distal ileum.

Case Discussion

This case shows a Spigelian hernia.

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