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Strangulated Amyand's hernia with testicular necrosis in an adult: A case report.
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Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Introduction: Amyand's hernia is a rare condition defined by the presence of the vermiform appendix within an inguinal hernia sac. The occurrence of Amyand's hernia with testicular necrosis is particularly uncommon, further complicating its clinical presentation and management.
Case Presentation: A 50-year-old male presented with a two-year history of progressive right scrotal swelling, acutely worsened over four days with pain and fever.
Inguinal hernias are the most prevalent type of abdominal wall hernia. While many cases are uncomplicated, some variant forms can pose a heightened risk of severe complications. We report the case of a 46-year-old male who arrived at the emergency department with a two-day history of diffuse abdominal pain, with an otherwise negative review of systems, an unremarkable medical and surgical history, and normal laboratory results.
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Int J Surg Case Rep
November 2024
Department of Histopathology, Seychelles Hospital, Seychelles.
Introduction: Amyand's hernia is incarceration of vermiform appendix within inguinal hernia. Amyand's hernia associated with acute appendicitis is rare.
Case Presentation: A male in his 5th decade of life presented with enlarged right reducible inguinal scrotal swelling and each episode of incarceration relieved manually.
Unilateral Concurrent Amyand's Hernia and Inguinal Bladder Hernia (IBH): A Case Report.
Cureus
October 2024
Radiology, Tempe St. Luke's Hospital, Tempe, USA.
An inguinal hernia is a common surgical condition where abdominal contents protrude through a weakened area of the abdominal wall. While most are straightforward, rare variants can lead to significant complications. Named after the surgeon who successfully removed a vermiform appendix from a hernia sac, Amyand's hernia is a rare finding.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAppendicitis Within an Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia Presenting as Acute Testicular Pain: A Case Report.
Cureus
November 2024
Emergency Medicine, Franciscan Health, Olympia Fields, USA.
Testicular pain is a common complaint in emergency departments, with a wide range of underlying pathologies. Incarcerated inguinal hernias are an emergent and often overlooked cause of testicular pain, necessitating prompt diagnosis and management. These cases can be complex, especially when the hernia contents obscure the clinical picture.
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