Amyand's Hernia a form of Inguinal Hernia: A Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract

Introduction: Amyand hernia (HA) is a form of inguinal hernia considered to be very rare, and this type of hernia has occurred up to 1% of all inguinal hernia cases. In this type of inguinal hernia, the contents of the hernia is the appendix. Most patients with HA often remain asymptomatic and diagnosed intraoperatively. The diagnosis is difficult, surgery is the pillar of management. We report a case of Amyand hernia that was operationally managed in our institution. Case Report: A 50-year-old patient with a normal body mass index (BMI) with a history of right-side reducible inguino-scrotal hernia that has evolved for 4 years, he was admitted for management of elective right inguinal hernia. Two weeks before admission, he noticed worsening pain. Normal abdominal ultrasound. There was no history of abdominal pain and vomiting. The biological assessment was normal. So, with a diagnosis of partially reducible right inguinal hernia, incomplete and indirect, the patient was operated on surgical exploration, we found dense adhesions in the sac, and adhesiolysis was released which revealed a hernia of the appendix in the inguinal canal. The appendix was slightly congested with no signs of inflammation. Therefore, given the uninflated appendix, a hernia cure according to Lichtenstein with an appendectomy was performed. Simple post-operative follow-up. Clinical Conclusion: Amyand’s hernia, is a condition where the appendix is found in the hernia sac, is quite rare, accounting for only 0.4–1% of all instances of inguinal hernia. A review of the literature further emphasizes the rarity of Amyand’s hernia. Moreover, a mere 0.1% of these cases progress to acute appendicitis, often as a result of delayed presentation and overlooked diagnosis. Conclusion: Amyand’s hernia (AH) constitutes a minor percentage of all inguinal hernia cases, and its identification often occurs unexpectedly during surgery. This condition can stay symptom-free and mimic a typical inguinal hernia. .......