Amyand hernias are rare as they represent 0.5% of all hernias. An Amyand hernia that is discovered due to acute appendicitis is even rarer, accounting for approximately 0.11% of cases. Furthermore, appendiceal neoplasms are infrequently encountered in only 0.7–1.7% of appendectomy specimens.
Purpose
This paper presents the case of an 85 year-old man presenting with acute appendicitis located within an amyand hernia as well as a serrated adenoma noted on final pathology.
Conclusions
An Amyand hernia is a rare diagnosis. We proceeded with laparoscopic appendectomy and interval inguinal hernia repair. Pathology should be reviewed for all patients and proper follow up ensured for all incidental findings.
IvanschukGCesmebasiASorensonEPBlaakCLoukasMTubbsSR. Amyand’s hernia: A review. Med Sci Monit. 2014;20:140-146. doi:10.12659/MSM.889873
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