Omental torsion related to inguinal hernia

Case contributed by Andrew Dixon
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 40
Gender: Male

CT Abdomen

ct

Edematous omentum which swirls into the right inguinal canal. Appearances are consistent with inguinal hernia with omental torsion. 

Case Discussion

Inguinal hernia with large related omental torsion.

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