Umbilical hernia

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: 70
Gender: Female

CT Abdomen and pelvis

ct

CT scan shows an umbilical herniation of preperitoneal fat. On the coronal reconstruction it is possible to focus on the neck of herniated sac. 

Annotated image

CT scan shows an umbilical herniation of preperitoneal fat. On the coronal reconstruction it is possible to focus on the neck of herniated sac. 

Case Discussion

In adults, umbilical hernias are usually acquired and are more common in women. 

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