Grynfeltt-Lesshaft hernia

Case contributed by Aneta Kecler-Pietrzyk
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Presented with severe right sided colicky pain.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
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A small amount of fat is observed herniating through the right superior lumbar triangle consistent with the right upper lumbar hernia (Grynfeltt-Lesshaft hernia).

Stranding of fat suggestive of recent herniation. 

Punctate non obstructive calculus in the right distal ureter. 

No solid organs abnormality allows for this non contrast enhanced study.

Case Discussion

Excellent example of a rarely seen posterior upper fat containing Lumbar hernia

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