*66-year-old male with vomiting and abdominal pain.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer
Answer: Inguinal hernia
Case Discussion:
CT images demonstrate the dilated bowel loop with herniated bowel in the left inguinal region with obstruction.
It is the commonest type of abdominal wall herniation (up to 80%) and are most often acquired.
Complications: incarceration, strangulation, bowel obstruction
References:
1. Suzuki S, Furui S, Okinaga K et-al. Differentiation of femoral versus inguinal hernia: CT findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2007;189 (2): W78-83