Spigelian hernia is rare. The diagnosis of Spigelian hernia is often challenging. We report a case of Spigelian hernia in which emergency ultrasonography diagnosed correctly a Spigelian hernia, which was later confirmed by computed tomography and at surgery. In our opinion, ultrasonography can be an important tool for emergency physicians in cases of abdominal pain or abdominal mass.
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