Amyand hernia with perforated appendix simulating as testicular torsion in a neonate: A case report
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https://doi.org/10.47338/jns.v13.1252Keywords:
Amyand hernia, Acute scrotum, Neonate, Perforated appendixAbstract
Background: Amyand hernia is defined as the presence of the vermiform appendix within the hernial sac. A perforated appendix is an uncommon complication of Amyand hernia. Rarely it may simulate a testicular torsion.
Case Presentation: A twenty-five-day-old male infant presented with right-sided scrotal swelling, exhibiting symptoms of crying, irritability, and poor feeding over a two-day duration. The swelling was non-reducible, confined to the scrotum, and the spermatic cord showed thickening with erythematous scrotal skin. Following preparation, an inguinal incision was made, and an appendectomy and herniotomy were performed.
Conclusion: Amyand hernia, a rare type of inguinal hernia, poses challenges in preoperative diagnosis. The occurrence of a perforated appendix is especially rare in neonates with Amyand hernia. Surgical management entails appendectomy through an inguinal incision coupled with meticulous hernia repair.
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