Case Report

Spigelian Hernia Presenting as an Appendicular Mass

Authors: Hemant Sharma, MS, MRCS, Laura Rich, MBchB, Michael D. Kelly, FRACS

Abstract

Incarcerated spigelian hernias are a rare cause of acute abdomen. The clinical diagnosis of incarcerated spigelian hernia can be a challenge in the absence of definite signs. Reported here is a case of a strangulated spigelian hernia that mimicked an appendicular mass and was discovered on CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis.


Key Points


* Incarcerated spigelian hernias are uncommon.


* Incarcerated spigelian hernias can mimic other intra-abdominal conditions.

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