Superior lumbar hernia

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdrabou
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Bilateral loin pain and dysuria

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
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Herniation of abdominal and perinephric fat through a defect in superior lumbar triangle.

Case Discussion

Grynfeltt-Lesshaft hernia (or superior lumbar hernia) is a type of lumbar hernia, with herniation occurring through the superior lumbar triangle (of Grynfeltt-Lesshaft). 

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