title: Acute appendicitis complicating Amyand's hernia: imaging features and literature review.
abstract: Acute appendicitis complicating Amyand's hernia is an extremely rare condition, in which the appendix herniates into the inguinal sac and, subsequently, gets inflamed. The condition is difficult to diagnose clinically. Imaging is valuable for its diagnosis and detection of the associated complications. In this article, we will discuss the imaging features of acute appendicitis complicating Amyand's hernia and the results of a literature review on the condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Imaging, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: W K
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Tsang
authors.affiliation: Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, North District Hospital, Sheung Shui, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: K F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Tam
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, North District Hospital, Sheung Shui, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
keywords: Appendicitis; Diagnosis; Hernia, inguinal