J Korean Radiol Soc.  1995 Feb;32(2):303-306.

Ultrasonography and CT Findings of Epigastric Hernia: 3 Case Report

• Kim H
• Kang SW

Abstract

This article presents a description of the ultrasonographic and computed tomographic findings with a discussion on the imaging features in three patients with epigastric hernias, simulating abdominal wall lipomas. Ultrasonogram showed a heterogeneous hypoechoic mass encircled by echogenic rim within subcutaneous space of the abdominal wall. Computed tomographic findings were a localized fatty mass surrounded by a thin capsule in as sociation with a focal discontinuity of the linea alba. Ultrasonogram was not diagnostic, but computed tomogram was suggestive because of the well demonstrated focal defect in linea alba.

MeSH Terms

Abdominal Wall
Hernia*
Humans
Lipoma
Ultrasonography*