Supraumbilical omental fat herniation

Case contributed by Saeed Soltany Hosn
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

ICU patient with a complex medical history of diabetes and renal failure presented with severe sudden onset abdominal pain

Patient Data

Age: 85 years
Gender: Male

CT scan shows herniation of the greater omentum through a small defect in the abdominal wall. Note a narrowed hernia neck.

There are also bilateral pleural effusions and multiple gallbladder stones. Anasarca and mild free ascites.

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