Awatif M Omer

Department of Diagnostic Radiology Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Almadinah Almunawwarah, KSA

Publications

  • Case Report   
    Infantile Inguinal Hernia Containing Uterus and Ovaries: A Rare Case Report
    Author(s): Awatif M Omer*

    An inguinal hernia is a common congenital abnormality in infants younger than one year; however, hernias containing the uterus are an extremely rare condition. This is a case report of a two-month, 13-day-old female baby with right inguinal swelling. A non-reducible inguinal hernia containing the uterus and ovaries was diagnosed radiologically using ultrasound. The ultrasound images showed a hernial sac containing the reproductive organs, with a 7 mm measurement for the neck of the canal through which the uterus and ovaries passed. Surgical intervention and repair were performed. Follow-up after one year is recommended... Read More»

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