Amyand's Hernia in a 6-Week-Old Infant: A Delayed Diagnosis. (7th February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Piedade, Cláudia; Reis Alves, Júlio
• Other Names: Licht D. J. Academic Editor.; Modesto C. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pediatrics. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-02-07
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; Pediatrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/758171
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6803

Abstract

Abstract : In Amyand's hernia, the hernia sac contains the appendix. This can be normal and accidentally found during herniotomy or inflamed and present as acute scrotum, although the latter is less frequent. We present a case of a male infant with scrotal abscess resulting from Amyand's hernia, with appendicitis and periappendicular abscess.