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Published in: Hernia 4/2010

01-08-2010 | Case Report

Amyand’s hernia with adenocarcinoid tumor

Authors: Chia-lun Wu, Chao-chin Yu

Published in: Hernia | Issue 4/2010

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Abstract

The contents of an incarcerated inguinal hernia sac usually consist of small bowel or omentum. Amyand’s hernia, the situation in which appendicitis is noted in the hernia sac, is a rare occurrence. Also, neoplasms of the appendix is quite uncommon. The occurrence of these two conditions together is even more rarely reported. We report the case of a 62-year-old male with these two diseases simultaneously. Incarcerated inguinal hernia was noted before operation. Amyand’s hernia was noted during the operation. Adenocarcinoid tumor of the appendix was noted after the operation. Operative decisions were changed during the medical course.
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Metadata
Title
Amyand’s hernia with adenocarcinoid tumor
Authors
Chia-lun Wu
Chao-chin Yu
Publication date
01-08-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Hernia / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-009-0552-8

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