Presentation
Left flank pain.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Superior lumbar hernia
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Left lumbar hernia with omental fat and a small part of bowel loop protruding as contents are noted. Defect measuring about 30 mm in diameter.
A 7 mm cyst is present at the 6th hepatic segment.
The left kidney is small and shows parenchymal atrophic changes. A 12 mm stone is present at the left renal pelvis accompanied by mild hydronephrosis. Additionally, a 5 mm stone is noted at the lower calyx of the same kidney.
Case Discussion
A lumbar hernia occurs through defects in the lumbar muscles or the posterior fascia, below the 12th rib, and above the iliac crest.
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