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. 2012 May;12(2):225-7.
doi: 10.12816/0003117. Epub 2012 Apr 9.

Ovarian Hernia: A rarity

Kamran A Malik  1 , Ruqaiya M Al Shehhi, Hani Al Qadhi, Moza Al Kalbani, Abdullah Al Harthy
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Ovarian Hernia: A rarity

Kamran A Malik et al. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2012 May.

Abstract

Ovarian hernias are extremely rare. The prevalence of ovaries and fallopian tubes in operable inguinal hernias is only about 2.9%. We report here an unusual case of an ovary in a hernia sac in an adult female. She presented with symptoms and signs of an incarcerated left inguinal hernia. The left ovary contained a haemorrhagic cyst and, along with the left fallopian tube and broad ligament, these were found in the sac. She underwent a left ovarian cystectomy and the inguinal hernia was repaired with mesh.

Keywords: Case report; Inguinal hernia; Oman; Ovary.

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Figure 1:
Left indirect hernia .
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Figure 2:
HC: left ovarian hemorrhagic cyst; HS: hernia sac; FT: left fallopian tube.
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