Khaladkar Sanjay M, Agarwal Urvashi
Radiodiagnosis, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Sep 6;16(9):e68815. doi: 10.7759/cureus.68815. eCollection 2024 Sep.
Numerous types of hernias have been reported in the literature. A unique and uncommon type of hernia known as an Amyand's hernia occurs when the inguinal sac contains the vermiform appendix. Due to its rarity, it is usually difficult to diagnose and often goes unreported. However, when it goes unnoticed and untreated, it can lead to complications such as strangulation and perforation. This is where medical imaging plays a pivotal role. This case study aims to provide an overview of Amyand's hernia while highlighting the vital role that imaging plays in diagnosing the condition, identifying any associated problems, characterizing the pathology, and classifying the hernia. This supports grading the severity and determining the appropriate course of management.
文献中已报道了多种类型的疝气。一种独特且不常见的疝气类型，即艾米安德疝，当腹股沟囊中包含阑尾时就会发生。由于其罕见性，通常很难诊断，而且常常未被报告。然而，如果未被注意到且未得到治疗，它可能会导致诸如绞窄和穿孔等并发症。这就是医学成像发挥关键作用之处。本案例研究旨在概述艾米安德疝，同时强调成像在诊断该病症、识别任何相关问题、描述病理特征以及对疝气进行分类方面所起的重要作用。这有助于对严重程度进行分级并确定适当的治疗方案。
