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A problem in diagnostic imaging
Author(s) -
Raymond A.C.,
Cutress M.L.,
SatheshKumar T.,
Parry J.R.W.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
clinical anatomy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.667
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1098-2353
pISSN - 0897-3806
DOI - 10.1002/ca.21064
Subject(s) - medicine , pyonephrosis , groin , fascia , presentation (obstetrics) , inguinal hernia , abscess , radiology , surgery , hernia , general surgery , anatomy , nephrectomy , kidney
Many pathological processes can present as a swelling in the groin. We present a case of complex, ruptured pyonephrosis causing a psoas collection, which in turn presented clinically as an apparent right “incarcerated inguinal hernia.” The patient was successfully treated with antibiotics and ultrasound‐guided drainage of the abscess. The anatomical basis of the inguinal presentation of this complex pyonephrosis can be understood in the arrangement of the renal (Gerota's) fascia. Clin. Anat. 24:133–135, 2011. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.