Published August 2012
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Journal article
Indirect Inguinal Hernia Containing the Uterus, Both Ovaries, and Fallopian Tubes in an Infant: A Case Report
- 1. Dept. of Radiology, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju (Korea, Republic of)
Description
In female infants, an inguinal hernia containing an ovary with or without Fallopian tubes is not uncommon. However, an inguinal hernia containing the entire uterus and both ovaries is extremely rare. Herein, we report on a case of an inguinal hernia containing the uterus, both ovaries, and both Fallopian tubes, diagnosed by ultrasonography. We discuss the case and review the relevant literature.
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Journal of the Korean Society of Medical Ultrasound
- Journal Volume
- 31
- Journal Issue
- 4
- Series
- 8 refs, 1 fig
- Journal Page Range
- p. 271-273
- ISSN
- 1015-7085
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Korea, Republic of
- Country of Input or Organization
- Korea, Republic of
- INIS RN
- 44038724
- Subject category
- S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
- Descriptors DEI
- DIAGNOSIS; FEMALES; INFANTS; OVARIES; ULTRASONOGRAPHY; UTERUS
- Descriptors DEC
- AGE GROUPS; ANIMALS; BODY; CHILDREN; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; FEMALE GENITALS; GONADS; MAMMALS; MAN; ORGANS; PRIMATES; VERTEBRATES